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The Paleogene period began after the extinction event that eliminated non-avian dinosaurs 66 million years ago.
Fossil evidence suggests that relatives of the megamouth shark existed during the Paleogene period, tens of millions of years ago. These fossils indicate that filter-feeding shark lineages have persisted through major climate shifts and mass extinctions.
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From a greenhouse Earth with higher sea levels to ice age cycles, the megamouth lineage endured planetary transformations that eliminated countless marine species.
Its survival across geological upheaval demonstrates the resilience of deep-sea ecological niches, where stable temperatures and vast open-water food supplies can buffer species against surface-level catastrophes.
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