Shark - Fossil tooth - Otodus Obliquus - 4.5 cm - 3.5 cm (No reserve price)
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Otodus obliquus shark tooth fossil from the Paleocene in natural condition; specimen Requin, origin Morocco, dimensions 4.5 × 3.5 × 1.5 cm, weight 10 g, authentic/original.
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**Fossil shark tooth – Otodus obliquus – Paleocene**
Beautiful authentic fossil tooth of the prehistoric shark *Otodus obliquus* with very beautiful cusps, discovered in the famous Moroccan phosphate deposits. All 3 tips are intact!
This species is considered one of the primitive ancestors of the great lamniform sharks, including the Megalodon.
The tooth features :
* a complete central crown ;
* clearly visible lateral cusps ;
* 3 intact sharp tips ;
* a beautiful natural beige/cream patina typical of Moroccan fossils.
Estimated age :
Paleocene / Early Eocene, about 50 to 60 million years old.
Provenance :
Morocco phosphate basins (Khouribga).
Dimensions :
4.5 cm long, 3.5 cm wide and 1.5 cm thick for a weight of 11 g.
Very nice collectible piece for dinosaur/paleontology enthusiasts, marine fossils, or curiosities cabinet.
Careful shipment with tracking number
**Fossil shark tooth – Otodus obliquus – Paleocene**
Beautiful authentic fossil tooth of the prehistoric shark *Otodus obliquus* with very beautiful cusps, discovered in the famous Moroccan phosphate deposits. All 3 tips are intact!
This species is considered one of the primitive ancestors of the great lamniform sharks, including the Megalodon.
The tooth features :
* a complete central crown ;
* clearly visible lateral cusps ;
* 3 intact sharp tips ;
* a beautiful natural beige/cream patina typical of Moroccan fossils.
Estimated age :
Paleocene / Early Eocene, about 50 to 60 million years old.
Provenance :
Morocco phosphate basins (Khouribga).
Dimensions :
4.5 cm long, 3.5 cm wide and 1.5 cm thick for a weight of 11 g.
Very nice collectible piece for dinosaur/paleontology enthusiasts, marine fossils, or curiosities cabinet.
Careful shipment with tracking number
Details
Number of objects
1
Specimen
Shark
Scientific name
Otodus Obliquus
Country of origin
Morocco
Geological period
Paleocene
Condition
Natural
Weight
10 g
Height
4.5 cm
Width
3.5 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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