Mosasaur - Fossilised jaw - Halisaurus arambourgi - 40 cm
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Halisaurus arambourgi, a mosasaur specimen in a 40 cm matrix from the Cretaceous period (145–66 million years ago), with an unprepared matrix containing natural fossils, condition natural, authenticity original.
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Scientific Name:
Halisaurus arambourgi
Location:
Morocco phosphate mines (Ouled Abdoun Basin – Khouribga)
Stage:
Cretaceous
Size:
Matrix: 40 cm
Fossil Description:
A special and very rare specimen of Halisaurus arambourgi, a relatively uncommon basal mosasaur from the Moroccan phosphate deposits. The piece features a notably complete jaw, with a large amount of preserved bone and teeth visible in their natural position.
The matrix, 40 cm in size, contains the embedded jaw and offers huge potential: it can be worked to extract the full jaw, as part of the bone material remains inside the rock.
Specimens of this kind, with such bone integrity and originating from phosphates, are very hard to find, making the piece an ideal fossil for advanced collectors and museum exhibits.
Restoration:
Unprepared matrix; natural fossils. Possibility of additional preparation to expose more bone.
ref: 3563
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Translated by Google TranslateScientific Name:
Halisaurus arambourgi
Location:
Morocco phosphate mines (Ouled Abdoun Basin – Khouribga)
Stage:
Cretaceous
Size:
Matrix: 40 cm
Fossil Description:
A special and very rare specimen of Halisaurus arambourgi, a relatively uncommon basal mosasaur from the Moroccan phosphate deposits. The piece features a notably complete jaw, with a large amount of preserved bone and teeth visible in their natural position.
The matrix, 40 cm in size, contains the embedded jaw and offers huge potential: it can be worked to extract the full jaw, as part of the bone material remains inside the rock.
Specimens of this kind, with such bone integrity and originating from phosphates, are very hard to find, making the piece an ideal fossil for advanced collectors and museum exhibits.
Restoration:
Unprepared matrix; natural fossils. Possibility of additional preparation to expose more bone.
ref: 3563
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
Mosasaur
Scientific name
Halisaurus arambourgi
Country of origin
Morocco
Geological period
Cretaceous (145 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Height
40 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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