Megalodon - Fossil tooth - 12 cm - 10.5 cm
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A single Otodus megalodon fossil tooth from North America (North Carolina), dating to the Quaternary Pleistocene (2.58–0.0117 million years ago), natural in appearance with a broad dark root and a pale greenish enamel crown, about 12 cm high, 10.5 cm wide, 3 cm deep, weighing 250 g, authentic/original.
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An impressive and characterful Otodus megalodon from North Carolina, with a powerful broad crown, a heavily mineralized root, and a stunning natural appearance.
The crown features a soft cream to light green enamel, with the natural vertical growth lines clearly visible. The fine, densely packed serrations along the cutting edges are well preserved and emphasize the imposing shape of this prehistoric predatory tooth.
A particularly interesting detail is the clearly visible bite marks on the tooth. These natural damages and impressions give the fossil extra character and form a fascinating part of its history. They show that this tooth was exposed to natural mechanical forces after its formation and during the fossilization process. It is precisely these traces that make the specimen unique and give it a story you don’t see in a perfectly undamaged tooth.
The very broad, dark root forms a strong contrast with the light crown. The natural mineralization, rough texture, and color variations in the root make the tooth interesting to view from both sides.
An impressive and characterful Otodus megalodon from North Carolina, with a powerful broad crown, a heavily mineralized root, and a stunning natural appearance.
The crown features a soft cream to light green enamel, with the natural vertical growth lines clearly visible. The fine, densely packed serrations along the cutting edges are well preserved and emphasize the imposing shape of this prehistoric predatory tooth.
A particularly interesting detail is the clearly visible bite marks on the tooth. These natural damages and impressions give the fossil extra character and form a fascinating part of its history. They show that this tooth was exposed to natural mechanical forces after its formation and during the fossilization process. It is precisely these traces that make the specimen unique and give it a story you don’t see in a perfectly undamaged tooth.
The very broad, dark root forms a strong contrast with the light crown. The natural mineralization, rough texture, and color variations in the root make the tooth interesting to view from both sides.
Details
Number of objects
1
Specimen
Megalodon
Country of origin
North America
Geological period
Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58 - 0.0117 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
250 g
Height
12 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Depth
3 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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