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This skull design suggests a hunting style that likely involved powerful bites to tear or crush its prey, rather than pursuing or capturing them through agility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCranial ornamentation\u003c\/strong\u003e is another notable feature. The skull bones are covered with grooves, ridges, and small bumps that are believed to have been related to visual display or structural reinforcement. One of the most striking features is the \u003cstrong\u003enasal crest\u003c\/strong\u003e, located on top of the snout. Although its exact function is not known, it has been suggested that it may have been used for recognition between individuals, display during social behaviors, or even intraspecific combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn terms of dentition, Majungasaurus teeth are small relative to skull size, but have serrated edges that made them effective for cutting meat. Their arrangement also indicates that this dinosaur had a powerful bite, well adapted for its carnivorous diet. Fossil evidence of tooth marks on bones of other Majungasaurus indicate that this theropod practiced \u003cstrong\u003ecannibalism\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it one of the few dinosaurs with direct evidence of this behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternally, the skull shows bone adaptations that indicate a strong connection between the skull and jaw, providing stability during the use of extreme force when biting. 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