Shark - Fossil tooth - Otodus Obliquus - 4.5 cm - 4 cm (No reserve price)
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Fossil shark tooth Otodus obliquus from the Paleocene in natural condition, authentic original, 4.5 cm long, 4 cm wide, 1.5 cm thick, weighing 11 g, specimen: Requin, origin Marocco.
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Fossil shark tooth – Otodus obliquus – Paleocene
Beautiful authentic fossil shark tooth of the prehistoric Otodus obliquus with very beautiful cusps, discovered in the famous Moroccan phosphate deposits. The 3 tips are intact!
This species is considered one of the primitive ancestors of the large 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, 4 cm wide and 1.5 cm thick, weighing 11 g.
A very beautiful collection piece for a paleontology enthusiast, marine fossils, or a curiosity cabinet.
Carefully shipped with tracking number
Fossil shark tooth – Otodus obliquus – Paleocene
Beautiful authentic fossil shark tooth of the prehistoric Otodus obliquus with very beautiful cusps, discovered in the famous Moroccan phosphate deposits. The 3 tips are intact!
This species is considered one of the primitive ancestors of the large 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, 4 cm wide and 1.5 cm thick, weighing 11 g.
A very beautiful collection piece for a paleontology enthusiast, marine fossils, or a curiosity cabinet.
Carefully shipped with tracking number
Details
Number of objects
1
Specimen
Shark
Scientific name
Otodus Obliquus
Country of origin
Morocco
Geological period
Paleocene
Condition
Natural
Weight
11 g
Height
4.5 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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