Mosasaur - Fossil tooth - 11 cm - 8 cm (No reserve price)
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Mosasaur specimen fossil tooth in matrix from Morocco, dating to the Cretaceous period (145–66 Ma), conserved and in natural condition.
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We present an interesting mosasaur fossil tooth, originating from Morocco and preserved in its fossil matrix.
Mosasaurids were large marine predatory reptiles that lived during the Late Cretaceous and ruled the seas of that era.
The specimen features attractive natural preservation, with beige, cream and brown tones, as well as a pronounced mineralized structure that gives it a very characteristic appearance.
Origin: Morocco Locality: Oulad Abdoun Basin Period: Cretaceous Group: Mosasauridae Type: Fossil tooth in matrix
A highly decorative and attractive piece for fossil collectors, paleontology enthusiasts, and objects related to natural history.
Provenance
Oulad Abdoun Basin, Morocco.
Weight 256 g height 11 cm width 8 cm The Oulad Abdoun region is known for its important Cretaceous fossil-bearing deposits and for the abundance of marine vertebrate remains.
Condition: Good overall for its age, preserving natural characteristics of the fossil and the matrix. It may present small irregularities, cracks or losses typical of a fossil specimen. An original piece of natural history, ideal for a private collection or exhibition. Ship quickly and securely with a tracking number.
We present an interesting mosasaur fossil tooth, originating from Morocco and preserved in its fossil matrix.
Mosasaurids were large marine predatory reptiles that lived during the Late Cretaceous and ruled the seas of that era.
The specimen features attractive natural preservation, with beige, cream and brown tones, as well as a pronounced mineralized structure that gives it a very characteristic appearance.
Origin: Morocco Locality: Oulad Abdoun Basin Period: Cretaceous Group: Mosasauridae Type: Fossil tooth in matrix
A highly decorative and attractive piece for fossil collectors, paleontology enthusiasts, and objects related to natural history.
Provenance
Oulad Abdoun Basin, Morocco.
Weight 256 g height 11 cm width 8 cm The Oulad Abdoun region is known for its important Cretaceous fossil-bearing deposits and for the abundance of marine vertebrate remains.
Condition: Good overall for its age, preserving natural characteristics of the fossil and the matrix. It may present small irregularities, cracks or losses typical of a fossil specimen. An original piece of natural history, ideal for a private collection or exhibition. Ship quickly and securely with a tracking number.
Details
Number of objects
1
Specimen
Mosasaur
Country of origin
Morocco
Geological period
Cretaceous (145 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Conserved
Weight
256 g
Height
11 cm
Width
8 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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