Silver Screen Science - Meg 2: The Trench
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Monstrous Creatures of 'Meg 2: The Trench'
The chapter explores the appearance and behavior of fictional amphibious creatures resembling prehistoric amphibians in 'Meg 2: The Trench'. It discusses their monstrous features like gills, webbed fingers, and menacing tooth structure, portraying them as skilled predators both underwater and on land. The conversation delves into the scientific inaccuracies of portraying such creatures seamlessly adapting to different environments over millions of years, critiquing the unrealistic expectations set by movies featuring prehistoric creatures.
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