Megalodon - Fossil teeth - 142 mm - 115 mm

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Megalodon tooth (C. Megalodon) - Sukabumi, Indonesia

A beautiful specimen of a tooth from the extinct giant shark Otodus megalodon (formerly Carcharocles megalodon). This fossil tooth is an impressive piece of natural history, originating from one of the world's most renowned fossil sites.

Details:
Object: Tooth of the Megalodon (Otodus megalodon)
Locality: Sukabumi, Indonesia
Geological period: Neogene, Miocene epoch
Condition: Natural, unrestored, as found.

Staat en opmerkingen:
The tooth is in a natural and unrestored state. No repairs or restorations have been performed; it is a pure fossil as it was excavated. This shows the natural beauty and the raw power of this prehistoric predator.

Bekijk de foto's zorgvuldig om de details, de staat van de glazuurlaag, de karteling van de snijranden en de wortel te beoordelen. Eventuele natuurlijke oneffenheden of slijtagesporen, inherent aan fossielen van deze leeftijd, zijn zichtbaar. De foto's maken integraal deel uit van de beschrijving.

Herkomst:
This particular specimen was found in the rich sediments near Sukabumi, on the island of Java, Indonesia. This area is known for fossils of exceptional quality.

Verzending:
The lot is packed with utmost care to prevent damage during transport and is shipped by registered mail with insurance and a tracking code. Any import duties or customs fees are the responsibility of the buyer, depending on the destination.

*standard not included

M55

Megalodon tooth (C. Megalodon) - Sukabumi, Indonesia

A beautiful specimen of a tooth from the extinct giant shark Otodus megalodon (formerly Carcharocles megalodon). This fossil tooth is an impressive piece of natural history, originating from one of the world's most renowned fossil sites.

Details:
Object: Tooth of the Megalodon (Otodus megalodon)
Locality: Sukabumi, Indonesia
Geological period: Neogene, Miocene epoch
Condition: Natural, unrestored, as found.

Staat en opmerkingen:
The tooth is in a natural and unrestored state. No repairs or restorations have been performed; it is a pure fossil as it was excavated. This shows the natural beauty and the raw power of this prehistoric predator.

Bekijk de foto's zorgvuldig om de details, de staat van de glazuurlaag, de karteling van de snijranden en de wortel te beoordelen. Eventuele natuurlijke oneffenheden of slijtagesporen, inherent aan fossielen van deze leeftijd, zijn zichtbaar. De foto's maken integraal deel uit van de beschrijving.

Herkomst:
This particular specimen was found in the rich sediments near Sukabumi, on the island of Java, Indonesia. This area is known for fossils of exceptional quality.

Verzending:
The lot is packed with utmost care to prevent damage during transport and is shipped by registered mail with insurance and a tracking code. Any import duties or customs fees are the responsibility of the buyer, depending on the destination.

*standard not included

M55

Details

Number of objects
1
Specimen
Megalodon
Country of origin
Indonesia
Geological period
Neogene, Miocene (23.03 - 5.33 million years)
Condition
Natural
Height
142 mm
Width
115 mm
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
95.45%
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