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Shark - Fossil tooth - Tiburon Megalodon - 11 cm - 7 cm (No Reserve Price)
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Shark - Fossil tooth - Tiburon Megalodon - 11 cm - 7 cm (No Reserve Price)

Manuel Quiring

Selected by Manuel Quiring
*Diente de Megalodon: Un Fósil Emblemático* El Megalodon es un tiburón prehistórico que vivió durante el Cenozoico, hace millones de años. Sus dientes fósiles son muy comunes y se encuentran en muchas partes del mundo. *Características del Diente de Megalodon* - *Tamaño*: los dientes de Megalodon pueden medir hasta 18 cm de largo y 12 cm de ancho. - *Forma*: los dientes tienen una forma triangular y están curvados hacia atrás, con una raíz gruesa y una corona dentada. - *Superficie*: la superficie del diente es rugosa y tiene pequeñas estrías. *Importancia del Diente de Megalodon* - *Fósil índice*: los dientes de Megalodon son fósiles índice, lo que significa que pueden ser utilizados para determinar la edad de las rocas en las que se encuentran. - *Evidencia de la evolución*: los dientes de Megalodon proporcionan evidencia de la evolución de los tiburones y su adaptación a diferentes entornos. - *Coleccionismo*: los dientes de Megalodon son muy apreciados por los coleccionistas de fósiles y pueden ser muy valiosos.

No. 95684443

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Shark - Fossil tooth - Tiburon Megalodon - 11 cm - 7 cm (No Reserve Price)

Shark - Fossil tooth - Tiburon Megalodon - 11 cm - 7 cm (No Reserve Price)

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Megalodon Tooth: An Emblematic Fossil

The Megalodon is a prehistoric shark that lived during the Cenozoic era, millions of years ago. Its fossilized teeth are very common and are found in many parts of the world.

Characteristics of the Megalodon Tooth

Size: Megalodon's teeth can measure up to 18 cm long and 12 cm wide.
Shape: the teeth have a triangular shape and are curved backward, with a thick root and a serrated crown.
Surface: the surface of the tooth is rough and has small striations.

Importance of the Megalodon Tooth

Index fossil: Megalodon teeth are index fossils, which means they can be used to determine the age of the rocks in which they are found.
Evidence of evolution: Megalodon's teeth provide evidence of the evolution of sharks and their adaptation to different environments.
Collecting: Megalodon teeth are highly valued by fossil collectors and can be very valuable.

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