Whale - Fossil tooth - Basilosaurus sp. - 13.2 cm
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Original Basilosaurus sp. tooth, a whale specimen from Morocco, dating to the Paleogene–Eocene (56–33.9 million years ago), in Natural condition, height 13.2 cm, authenticity Original/oficial.
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In this lot, a large Basilosaurus sp. rooted tooth is offered, 'massive.' Following the curvature and as is usually done in biological measurements, the complete piece measures 16.7 cm. 'It's impressive to hold it in your hands.' Great conservation, natural enamel shine, very pleasant; it is a tooth of the highest quality. It comes from the Ad-Dakhla Basin, Oued Ed-Dahab Province (southwest Morocco), where remains of Basilosaurids from the Paleogene period, Eocene epoch, Bartonian-Priabonian ages have been reported. In this area there is a very important paleontological site due to its richness of archaeocete whale remains from the middle to late Eocene. Basilosaurus was a primitive whale, a large predator of the seas about 40 million years ago, it maintained a unique dentition similar to that of its ancestors, terrestrial carnivorous mammals, with canines and molars with highly developed denticles; no modern whale possesses this type of teeth.
Seller's Story
Passionate about paleontology since childhood, a 'conservative' collector.
For me, working with this material is a dream, treated with all the respect and love.
It is well known to all of us that the feeling of having a fossil in our hands is something very special.
Honestly, I really enjoy sharing with other enthusiasts this treasure that is fossils, a legacy of our planet's natural history.
Translated by Google TranslateIn this lot, a large Basilosaurus sp. rooted tooth is offered, 'massive.' Following the curvature and as is usually done in biological measurements, the complete piece measures 16.7 cm. 'It's impressive to hold it in your hands.' Great conservation, natural enamel shine, very pleasant; it is a tooth of the highest quality. It comes from the Ad-Dakhla Basin, Oued Ed-Dahab Province (southwest Morocco), where remains of Basilosaurids from the Paleogene period, Eocene epoch, Bartonian-Priabonian ages have been reported. In this area there is a very important paleontological site due to its richness of archaeocete whale remains from the middle to late Eocene. Basilosaurus was a primitive whale, a large predator of the seas about 40 million years ago, it maintained a unique dentition similar to that of its ancestors, terrestrial carnivorous mammals, with canines and molars with highly developed denticles; no modern whale possesses this type of teeth.
Seller's Story
Passionate about paleontology since childhood, a 'conservative' collector.
For me, working with this material is a dream, treated with all the respect and love.
It is well known to all of us that the feeling of having a fossil in our hands is something very special.
Honestly, I really enjoy sharing with other enthusiasts this treasure that is fossils, a legacy of our planet's natural history.
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Number of objects
1
Specimen
Whale
Scientific name
Basilosaurus sp.
Country of origin
Morocco
Geological period
Paleogene, Eocene (56 - 33.9 million years)
Condition
Natural
Height
13.2 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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