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Beak microstructure analysis is commonly used across cephalopod research to reconstruct life histories.
Scientists analyze incremental growth structures within the chitinous beaks of Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni to estimate lifespan and growth rates, since soft tissues rarely survive intact.
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Because deep-sea giants are seldom observed alive, indirect aging methods become essential for understanding population dynamics and reproductive cycles.
Age data derived from beaks contribute to broader Antarctic ecosystem models, clarifying how long these predators persist and how quickly they mature.
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