Primitive Whale - Fossil tooth - 7.5 cm - 3 cm
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Basilosaurus primitive whale fossil specimen from the Paleogene to Eocene (about 56–33.9 million years ago), conserved and restored, origin Morocco, 80 g, 7.5 cm high, 3 cm wide, 1.5 cm deep.
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Basilosaurus fossil tooth, an extinct genus of archaeocete cetaceans (primitive whales) that lived in the Late Eocene, about 40 to 34 million years ago.
Characteristics visible in the fossil:
Crown of the tooth: The upper part has a triangular shape typical of the molars and premolars of this marine predator. The edge is characterized by several cusps or sharp serrations on the lateral margins, which helped it grasp and slice its prey (mollusks, fish).
Root system: The specimen has long mineralized roots that are well defined (double or multiple structure) separated by a hollow space, which is a major anatomical feature of mammals compared to marine reptiles like mosasaurs (which have a single massive conical root).
Hue and texture: The color ranges from dark brown to ochre beige, reflecting the fossilization process and the replacement of organic tissues by mineral sediments.
This type of fossil is very frequently sourced from Morocco's phosphate deposits (Dakhla region or Ouled Abdoun Basin).
Basilosaurus fossil tooth, an extinct genus of archaeocete cetaceans (primitive whales) that lived in the Late Eocene, about 40 to 34 million years ago.
Characteristics visible in the fossil:
Crown of the tooth: The upper part has a triangular shape typical of the molars and premolars of this marine predator. The edge is characterized by several cusps or sharp serrations on the lateral margins, which helped it grasp and slice its prey (mollusks, fish).
Root system: The specimen has long mineralized roots that are well defined (double or multiple structure) separated by a hollow space, which is a major anatomical feature of mammals compared to marine reptiles like mosasaurs (which have a single massive conical root).
Hue and texture: The color ranges from dark brown to ochre beige, reflecting the fossilization process and the replacement of organic tissues by mineral sediments.
This type of fossil is very frequently sourced from Morocco's phosphate deposits (Dakhla region or Ouled Abdoun Basin).
Details
Number of objects
1
Specimen
Primitive Whale
Country of origin
Morocco
Geological period
Paleogene, Eocene (56 - 33.9 million years)
Condition
Restored
Treatment
Conserved
Weight
80 g
Height
7.5 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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