Mosasaur - Fossilised jaw - Halisaurus arambourgi - 40 cm
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Halisaurus arambourgi, a mosasaur from Morocco, from the Cretaceous period (145–66 million years ago), in a 40 cm matrix in natural condition, an original official specimen with a notably complete jaw and teeth in natural position.
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Scientific Name:
Halisaurus arambourgi
Location:
Morocco phosphate mines (Oulad Abdoun Basin – Khouribga)
Stage:
Cretaceous
Size:
Matrix: 40 cm
Fossil description:
Very special and extremely rare specimen of Halisaurus arambourgi, a relatively uncommon basal mosasaur within Morocco's phosphate deposits. The piece features a notably complete jaw, with a large amount of preserved bone and teeth visible in their natural position.
The 40 cm matrix contains the embedded jaw and offers enormous potential: it can be worked to extract the complete jaw, as part of the bony material remains within the rock.
This type of specimen, with such bone integrity and coming from phosphate deposits, is very hard to find, making the piece an ideal fossil for advanced collectors and museum exhibitions.
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 (Oulad Abdoun Basin – Khouribga)
Stage:
Cretaceous
Size:
Matrix: 40 cm
Fossil description:
Very special and extremely rare specimen of Halisaurus arambourgi, a relatively uncommon basal mosasaur within Morocco's phosphate deposits. The piece features a notably complete jaw, with a large amount of preserved bone and teeth visible in their natural position.
The 40 cm matrix contains the embedded jaw and offers enormous potential: it can be worked to extract the complete jaw, as part of the bony material remains within the rock.
This type of specimen, with such bone integrity and coming from phosphate deposits, is very hard to find, making the piece an ideal fossil for advanced collectors and museum exhibitions.
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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