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Paleobiology

Fossil evidence shows that there was a buildup of nitrogen gas released from the bloodstream, which assumes that the animal was well suited for deep-diving. The fossil also showed that T. oweni had well developed eardrums that could protect it from large changes in pressures. This structure of the eardrums assumes that the animal could explore broader hunting grounds and feed on a variety of prey.

Diet

By examining the stomach contents of fossils in the same sub family of Tylosaurinae, the diet of T. oweni can be assumed to be composed of Mosasaurs, Plesiosaurs, sea birds, large fish, sea turtles, sharks, and giant squid. Recovery of fossils show Mosasaurs were globally distributed marine predators, T. oweni had an abundance of prey and did not have to travel long distances.