Marine reptile - Fossilised animal - Mosasaurus sp. - 2 m

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Complete skeleton of Mosasaurus - 2m - Reconstructed fossil – Fossil from Morocco (Tethys Sea).

Rare fossil – beautiful quality – marine reptile from the Late Cretaceous

Magnificent skeleton of a mosasaur, a mythical marine predator that lived at the end of the Cretaceous period, about 70 million years ago. This specimen comes from the famous fossil sites of Morocco, remnants of the ancient Tethys Sea.


This exceptional piece is a unique exhibition work, ideal for collectors, galleries, and paleontology enthusiasts.


Features :
Species: Mosasaurus
Provenance: Morocco – Mediterranean Sea
Object dimensions: approximately 1.85 m long x 0.62 m wide x 1 m high.
Condition: Very good – reconstructed fossil, minor restorations.
Item from a private collection



Exceptional piece, a direct witness to a prehistoric marine predator that ruled the seas during the Cretaceous period, 82-66 million years ago.

With its powerful jaws and sharp teeth, it could defeat fish, turtles, and other marine reptiles.

Fast, agile, and formidable, it was at the top of the food chain in the waters of the Sea of Tethys.

Complete skeleton of Mosasaurus - 2m - Reconstructed fossil – Fossil from Morocco (Tethys Sea).

Rare fossil – beautiful quality – marine reptile from the Late Cretaceous

Magnificent skeleton of a mosasaur, a mythical marine predator that lived at the end of the Cretaceous period, about 70 million years ago. This specimen comes from the famous fossil sites of Morocco, remnants of the ancient Tethys Sea.


This exceptional piece is a unique exhibition work, ideal for collectors, galleries, and paleontology enthusiasts.


Features :
Species: Mosasaurus
Provenance: Morocco – Mediterranean Sea
Object dimensions: approximately 1.85 m long x 0.62 m wide x 1 m high.
Condition: Very good – reconstructed fossil, minor restorations.
Item from a private collection



Exceptional piece, a direct witness to a prehistoric marine predator that ruled the seas during the Cretaceous period, 82-66 million years ago.

With its powerful jaws and sharp teeth, it could defeat fish, turtles, and other marine reptiles.

Fast, agile, and formidable, it was at the top of the food chain in the waters of the Sea of Tethys.

Details

Number of items
1
Specimen
Marine reptile
Scientific name
Mosasaurus sp.
Country of Origin
Tethys Sea - Current Morocco
Geological Period
Cretaceous, Upper (100.5 - 66 million years)
Condition
Reconstructed
Treatment
Composite
Height
2 m
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Objects sold
Private

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