Plesiosaur Tooth - Plesiosaurus - 65 mm - 40 mm - 20 mm - (1)
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Specimen: Plesiosaurus; Scientific name: Plesiosaurus; a single Cretaceous plesiosaur tooth fossil preserved in its natural state, including part of the root, weighing 36 g and measuring 65 × 40 × 20 mm, originating from Morocco and acquired from a private collection in 2023, authentic and in good condition.
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This exceptional fossil concerns an impressive tooth of a plesiosaur, which is preserved entirely in its natural state.
The tooth is remarkably sharp and even still contains part of the root—a detail that is rare for this type of fossil and makes the piece especially valuable.
The enamel is exceptionally well preserved and shows a beautiful variation in color, from lighter to deeper hues, giving it an attractive and vivid appearance.
What makes this fossil even more unique is the surrounding matrix. Within it are, among other things, fish vertebrae and other fossil remains visible, which not only form an aesthetically pleasing whole but also provide an interesting glimpse into the original habitat.
The whole has been naturally consolidated, keeping the fossil stable without compromising its authenticity.
Teeth from a plesiosaur of this size and quality are especially scarce, making this specimen an exceptional find for serious collectors and paleontology enthusiasts.
This exceptional fossil concerns an impressive tooth of a plesiosaur, which is preserved entirely in its natural state.
The tooth is remarkably sharp and even still contains part of the root—a detail that is rare for this type of fossil and makes the piece especially valuable.
The enamel is exceptionally well preserved and shows a beautiful variation in color, from lighter to deeper hues, giving it an attractive and vivid appearance.
What makes this fossil even more unique is the surrounding matrix. Within it are, among other things, fish vertebrae and other fossil remains visible, which not only form an aesthetically pleasing whole but also provide an interesting glimpse into the original habitat.
The whole has been naturally consolidated, keeping the fossil stable without compromising its authenticity.
Teeth from a plesiosaur of this size and quality are especially scarce, making this specimen an exceptional find for serious collectors and paleontology enthusiasts.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Chalk
Specimen
Plesiosaur
Century/timeframe
Krijt
Scientific name
Plesiosaurus
Acquired from
Private collection
Number of objects
1
Year acquired
2023
Country of origin
Morocco
Country acquired from
Morocco
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2020
Previous owner - country acquired from
Morocco
Condition
Good condition
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Yes
Year
2025
Weight
36 g
Depth
20 mm
Height
65 mm
Width
40 mm
Authenticity
Original/official
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