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 * ... that the flat-headed crocodilian relative Aegisuchus had a circular projection on top of its skull that may have served as an eyespot in mating displays?
 * ... that lice from mummified guinea pigs and mites preserved in amber while feeding on spiders have provided evidence for researchers in the field of paleoparasitology?
 * ... that the extinct crocodile Rimasuchus often preyed on large mammals, including early humans?
 * ...that ostracoderms are the earliest known vertebrate animals?
 * ... that the extinct monkey lemurs, including Hadropithecus (pictured), were most closely related to modern indris and sifakas, as well as the extinct sloth lemurs?