Whale - Fossil vertebra bone - Balaenoptera acutorostrata





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Description from the seller
Scientific name: Balaenoptera acutorostrata
Location: California
Stage: Miocene (approximately between 23 and 5 million years ago)
Size: 7 cm
Fossil description:
Large fossil vertebra belonging to a Balaenoptera acutorostrata specimen, a living cetacean species known as the white-beaked rorqual. This piece comes from Miocene deposits in California and is in excellent condition, with well-defined anatomical details. Its surface shows uniform mineralization and no visible fractures. Ideal for collectors or scientific display.
Restoration: Completely natural piece, no restorations.
ref: 2264
Seller's Story
Scientific name: Balaenoptera acutorostrata
Location: California
Stage: Miocene (approximately between 23 and 5 million years ago)
Size: 7 cm
Fossil description:
Large fossil vertebra belonging to a Balaenoptera acutorostrata specimen, a living cetacean species known as the white-beaked rorqual. This piece comes from Miocene deposits in California and is in excellent condition, with well-defined anatomical details. Its surface shows uniform mineralization and no visible fractures. Ideal for collectors or scientific display.
Restoration: Completely natural piece, no restorations.
ref: 2264

