Around the world, these animals voraciously consume fish eggs and larvae, routinely undermine marine farming efforts, and outcompete adult fish by consuming the resources they need to survive.
Fish eggs, larvae, and juveniles are easily available, nutrient-rich meals, and with thousands of eggs in a clutch, plenty are still available to hatch after the adults have snacked.
And in 2010, a study that compared Dimetrodon specimens at different ages found that its sail grew really quickly, with juveniles sprouting sails that were disproportionately large for their body size.