Mosasaur - Fossil tooth - Mosasaurus sp. (No reserve price)
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Specimen Mosasaurio, scientifically Mosasaurus sp., from the Late Cretaceous (about 70 million years ago), naturally preserved and original, with the tooth mounted on a fossil bone base from the Oulad Abdoun phosphate basin in Morocco, measuring 120 mm × 75 mm × 53 mm and weighing 240 g.
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Scientific name: Mosasaurus sp.
Geological period: Late Cretaceous (~70 million years ago)
Origin: Oulad Abdoun phosphate basin, Morocco
Habitat: Warm, shallow seas of the Mesozoic
Total fossil size: 120mm x 75mm x 53mm and 240g
Condition: Very good state of conservation. The crown is fully exposed and in its natural state, with no visible restorations. The tooth is mounted on a base of fossil bone or fossilized matrix from the same period, which enhances its aesthetic value and facilitates display.
This specimen stands out for its well-defined conical shape and the characteristic brown color of the enamel, typical of the Moroccan deposits. The base presents a porous texture, probably corresponding to an original fossilized bone fragment.
Mosasaurids were marine predatory reptiles, dominant in the oceans of the Cretaceous.
They reached lengths beyond 15 meters and had dentition adapted to capturing slick prey such as fish, squids, and even other reptiles.
Their powerful jaws, combined with conical teeth without denticles, gave them a lethal bite in marine environments.
Fossils like this help us better understand the prehistoric marine fauna of North Africa.
Ideal for collectors, educational settings, or as a decorative piece with history.
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Scientific name: Mosasaurus sp.
Geological period: Late Cretaceous (~70 million years ago)
Origin: Oulad Abdoun phosphate basin, Morocco
Habitat: Warm, shallow seas of the Mesozoic
Total fossil size: 120mm x 75mm x 53mm and 240g
Condition: Very good state of conservation. The crown is fully exposed and in its natural state, with no visible restorations. The tooth is mounted on a base of fossil bone or fossilized matrix from the same period, which enhances its aesthetic value and facilitates display.
This specimen stands out for its well-defined conical shape and the characteristic brown color of the enamel, typical of the Moroccan deposits. The base presents a porous texture, probably corresponding to an original fossilized bone fragment.
Mosasaurids were marine predatory reptiles, dominant in the oceans of the Cretaceous.
They reached lengths beyond 15 meters and had dentition adapted to capturing slick prey such as fish, squids, and even other reptiles.
Their powerful jaws, combined with conical teeth without denticles, gave them a lethal bite in marine environments.
Fossils like this help us better understand the prehistoric marine fauna of North Africa.
Ideal for collectors, educational settings, or as a decorative piece with history.
Shipping:
Shipping is arranged with insurance against incidents; the transport company will be chosen as the most suitable based on the buyer’s location (UPS, FedEx, GLS, local post, etc.). Combined shipping enabled. The final price includes high-quality packing materials and order preparation.
Details
Specimen
Mosasaur
Scientific name
Mosasaurus sp.
Country of origin
Morocco
Geological period
Cretaceous, Upper (100.5 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Authenticity
Original/official
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