two enormous teeth with a root - Fossil tooth - mosasaurus - 125 mm - 43 mm
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Two mosasaurus teeth with roots from Texas, Late Cretaceous, natural condition, authentic, heights 125 mm and 110 mm, widths 43 mm and 44 mm, depths 49 mm and 32 mm.
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Popular lore has long classified it among the dinosaurs, but the mosasaur (family Mosasauridae) was one of the largest and fiercest marine reptiles to have lived in the Late Cretaceous, between 95 and 65 million years ago. A reptile, therefore, closely related to lizards and snakes. It possessed a long, hydrodynamic body, four limbs transformed into flippers, and a powerful bi-lobed tail to propel itself through the water.
The largest species, Mosasaurus hoffmannii, could reach a length of 17–18 meters. In addition to the classic maxillary teeth, it had pterygoid teeth on the palate to block prey and swallow them whole. Being wholly adapted to ocean life, it did not return to land and gave birth to already fully formed young directly in the water. It was the absolute predator of prehistoric oceans. Its global diet included large fish, sea turtles, ammonites, pterosaurs, and even other marine reptiles or unlucky dinosaurs that ventured near shore. The first fossils were discovered in 1764 near the Mosa River, from which the name “Mosasaur” derives.
Mosasaur species became extinct about 66 million years ago due to the asteroid impact that triggered the collapse of global ecosystems—the same event that led to the demise of non-avian dinosaurs.
Exceptional lot: mosasaur teeth from TEXAS, with root, authentic, no restoration work, no glue used.
Pedestal not included.
Teeth:
- Tooth 1: Height 125 mm, width 43 mm, depth 49 mm.
- Tooth 2: Height 110 mm, width 44 mm, depth 32 mm.
Pedestal not included, made from recovered material and used solely for photographic purposes.
A necessary clarification. The final image in our photographic gallery is obtained with the help of AI software.
The purpose is purely aesthetic but also demonstrative: it shows the real object within an artificially generated setting.
The aim is to show how valuable the items up for auction are and how well they look in different, highly refined environments.
Thank you for your attention.
Seller's Story
We deal with naturalistic objects in
Prevalence coming from the fascinating
marine world, but by enthusiasts and
Lovers of enchanting facets.
Of life, we also propose minerals and.
metaphysical stones, taxidermies, fossils, and
decorative objects
A continuous journey through time and...
Space for the search for testimonies.
Precious.
Passion is the fire that fuels.
Our choices: collaborations with the
Major importers from exotic countries.
but also travels to discover sought-after destinations
objects
Ongoing research of new developments and
Our increasingly refined aesthetic.
main objectives
Just observe like a collector.
He manages the objects in his display case.
As soon as he/she/they take(s) one in hand, the
His or her inspired gaze seems to pierce through.
The object is to lose oneself in its distances.
Here lies the magical side of the collector.
Walter Benjamin
Translated by Google TranslatePopular lore has long classified it among the dinosaurs, but the mosasaur (family Mosasauridae) was one of the largest and fiercest marine reptiles to have lived in the Late Cretaceous, between 95 and 65 million years ago. A reptile, therefore, closely related to lizards and snakes. It possessed a long, hydrodynamic body, four limbs transformed into flippers, and a powerful bi-lobed tail to propel itself through the water.
The largest species, Mosasaurus hoffmannii, could reach a length of 17–18 meters. In addition to the classic maxillary teeth, it had pterygoid teeth on the palate to block prey and swallow them whole. Being wholly adapted to ocean life, it did not return to land and gave birth to already fully formed young directly in the water. It was the absolute predator of prehistoric oceans. Its global diet included large fish, sea turtles, ammonites, pterosaurs, and even other marine reptiles or unlucky dinosaurs that ventured near shore. The first fossils were discovered in 1764 near the Mosa River, from which the name “Mosasaur” derives.
Mosasaur species became extinct about 66 million years ago due to the asteroid impact that triggered the collapse of global ecosystems—the same event that led to the demise of non-avian dinosaurs.
Exceptional lot: mosasaur teeth from TEXAS, with root, authentic, no restoration work, no glue used.
Pedestal not included.
Teeth:
- Tooth 1: Height 125 mm, width 43 mm, depth 49 mm.
- Tooth 2: Height 110 mm, width 44 mm, depth 32 mm.
Pedestal not included, made from recovered material and used solely for photographic purposes.
A necessary clarification. The final image in our photographic gallery is obtained with the help of AI software.
The purpose is purely aesthetic but also demonstrative: it shows the real object within an artificially generated setting.
The aim is to show how valuable the items up for auction are and how well they look in different, highly refined environments.
Thank you for your attention.
Seller's Story
We deal with naturalistic objects in
Prevalence coming from the fascinating
marine world, but by enthusiasts and
Lovers of enchanting facets.
Of life, we also propose minerals and.
metaphysical stones, taxidermies, fossils, and
decorative objects
A continuous journey through time and...
Space for the search for testimonies.
Precious.
Passion is the fire that fuels.
Our choices: collaborations with the
Major importers from exotic countries.
but also travels to discover sought-after destinations
objects
Ongoing research of new developments and
Our increasingly refined aesthetic.
main objectives
Just observe like a collector.
He manages the objects in his display case.
As soon as he/she/they take(s) one in hand, the
His or her inspired gaze seems to pierce through.
The object is to lose oneself in its distances.
Here lies the magical side of the collector.
Walter Benjamin
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Number of objects
2
Specimen
two enormous teeth with a root
Scientific name
mosasaurus
Country of origin
Texas
Geological period
Cretaceous, Upper (100.5 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Height
125 mm
Width
43 mm
Depth
49 mm
Authenticity
Original/official
