Mosasaur - Fossilised jaw - Halisaurus arambourgi - 40 cm
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Halisaurus arambourgi, a Mosasaur specimen from Morocco, dating to the Cretaceous (145–66 Ma), in natural condition with a 40 cm matrix containing the jaw embedded.
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Scientific name:
Halisaurus arambourgi
Location:
Moroccan phosphate mines (Oulad Abdoun Basin – Khouribga)
Stage:
Cretaceous
Size:
Matrix: 40 cm
Description of the fossil:
A special and very rare specimen of Halisaurus arambourgi, a relatively uncommon basal mosasaur within the Moroccan phosphate deposits. The piece features a markedly complete jaw, with a large amount of preserved bone and teeth visible in their natural position.
The matrix, 40 cm, contains the embedded jaw and offers enormous potential: it can be worked to extract the complete jaw, since part of the bony material continues inside the rock.
This type of specimen, with so much bone integrity and originating from phosphates, is very difficult to find, making the piece an ideal fossil for advanced collectors and museum displays.
Restoration:
Unprepared matrix; natural fossils. Possibility of further preparation to expose more bone.
ref: 3563
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Translated by Google TranslateScientific name:
Halisaurus arambourgi
Location:
Moroccan phosphate mines (Oulad Abdoun Basin – Khouribga)
Stage:
Cretaceous
Size:
Matrix: 40 cm
Description of the fossil:
A special and very rare specimen of Halisaurus arambourgi, a relatively uncommon basal mosasaur within the Moroccan phosphate deposits. The piece features a markedly complete jaw, with a large amount of preserved bone and teeth visible in their natural position.
The matrix, 40 cm, contains the embedded jaw and offers enormous potential: it can be worked to extract the complete jaw, since part of the bony material continues inside the rock.
This type of specimen, with so much bone integrity and originating from phosphates, is very difficult to find, making the piece an ideal fossil for advanced collectors and museum displays.
Restoration:
Unprepared matrix; natural fossils. Possibility of further 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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