Dental macro- and microwear in <i>Carinodens belgicus</i>, a small mosasaur from the type Maastrichtian
Journal: Netherlands Journal of Geosciences – Geologie en Mijnbouw
Year: 2013

Abstract Teeth of the small durophagous mosasaur Carinodens belgicus are known from Maastrichtian Atlantic-Tethyan deposits worldwide. The peculiar dentition of Carinodens inspired debate and speculation on its dietary niche ever since its first description. In this contribution, we describe the macro- and microwear pattern in five well-preserved isolated teeth, allowing further and independent evaluation of aspects of feeding behaviour and diet. Macroscopically, wear is concentrated on the apex