Megalodon - Fossil tooth - Otodus Megalodon
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Otodus megalodon, a natural specimen from Indonesia, dating to the Miocene to Neogene period, with filled cracks and officially original authenticity.
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Scientific Name: Carcharocles megalodon (Agassiz, 1843)
Location: Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia
Stage: Miocene (~6 million years)
Size: 12.6 cm
Fossil description:
Large Megalodon tooth fossil, from Miocene outcrops in the Tasikmalaya area, West Java, Indonesia.
Keeps a very sharp serration, with vitreous enamel and a sharp tip.
Coloration variable, with tones that may include beige, dark gray, golden or reddish, depending on the geological layer.
Conservation status: excellent, with complete root and bourlette visible.
Directly extracted from calcareous matrix, which guarantees preservation of its anatomical details.
High-quality piece, ideal for museums and demanding collectors.
Restoration: Cracks professionally filled, without compromising authenticity.
REF:1729
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Translated by Google TranslateScientific Name: Carcharocles megalodon (Agassiz, 1843)
Location: Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia
Stage: Miocene (~6 million years)
Size: 12.6 cm
Fossil description:
Large Megalodon tooth fossil, from Miocene outcrops in the Tasikmalaya area, West Java, Indonesia.
Keeps a very sharp serration, with vitreous enamel and a sharp tip.
Coloration variable, with tones that may include beige, dark gray, golden or reddish, depending on the geological layer.
Conservation status: excellent, with complete root and bourlette visible.
Directly extracted from calcareous matrix, which guarantees preservation of its anatomical details.
High-quality piece, ideal for museums and demanding collectors.
Restoration: Cracks professionally filled, without compromising authenticity.
REF:1729
Seller's Story
Travel in Time, Your Collection of Unique Fossils
Welcome to our fossil shop! Explore our fascinating catalogue of prehistoric remains and discover the history encapsulated in each piece. From majestic dinosaurs to ancient marine invertebrates, our collection will transport you to forgotten times. Find the perfect piece for your collection or gift a piece of natural history. Start your journey back in time today!
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Specimen
Megalodon
Scientific name
Otodus Megalodon
Country of origin
Indonesia
Geological period
Neogene, Miocene (23.03 - 5.33 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Filled Cracks
Authenticity
Original/official
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