Mammal - Fossil mandible bone

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Lophiodon, a mammal specimen from the Cenozoic era (66–0 Ma) originating in France, with a reconstructed partial mandible and reinforced condition.

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Beautiful partially reconstructed mandible of Lophiodon, a large Eocene herbivore related to tapirs.
Provenance: Monthelon – sands with Unios & Teredines (Ypresian–Cuisean, ~50 Ma).

The specimen shows a complete set of well-preserved lophodont molars, with a distinct wear relief and massive crowns characteristic of the species.

Ideal specimen for a collection or display, representative of the large mammals of the Paris Basin.

Beautiful partially reconstructed mandible of Lophiodon, a large Eocene herbivore related to tapirs.
Provenance: Monthelon – sands with Unios & Teredines (Ypresian–Cuisean, ~50 Ma).

The specimen shows a complete set of well-preserved lophodont molars, with a distinct wear relief and massive crowns characteristic of the species.

Ideal specimen for a collection or display, representative of the large mammals of the Paris Basin.

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Number of items
1
Specimen
Mammal
Country of Origin
France
Geological Period
Cenozoic (66 - 0 million years)
Condition
Enhanced
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Object sold
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