Fossil tooth - Basilosaurus - 14 cm - 8 cm
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Authentic Basilosaurus fossil fragment of a skull with two molars from the Samlat Formation, southwest Morocco, dating to the Paleogene Eocene (about 40 million years ago), conservatively restored and in natural condition; weight 0.5 kg, 14 × 8 × 8 cm.
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Authentic Basilosaurus fossil – Skull fragment with two molars.
Origin: Samlat Formation, southwest of Morocco.
Age: Eocene (about 40 million years ago)
Dimensions: 14×8×8 cm
Exceptional fossil fragment belonging to a Basilosaurus, an ancient cetacean from the Eocene, with a skull fragment preserving two clearly visible original molars.
Basilosaurids could reach gigantic sizes, up to 18 meters (60 feet) in length, and fed on fish, sharks, and seabirds. Their dentition was highly specialized: the front teeth, pointed, were used to capture and hold prey, while the molars, characterized by a unique morphology and double roots, were optimized for chewing and grinding.
The find comes from the Samlat Formation in southwestern Morocco, an area known for its rich deposits of Eocene marine fossils. It underwent a conservation restoration that ensured stability and readability without altering its authenticity.
A fossil with significant visual and scientific impact, rare for its completeness and state of preservation, perfect for enriching a paleontological collection or a cabinet of curiosities.
Authentic Basilosaurus fossil – Skull fragment with two molars.
Origin: Samlat Formation, southwest of Morocco.
Age: Eocene (about 40 million years ago)
Dimensions: 14×8×8 cm
Exceptional fossil fragment belonging to a Basilosaurus, an ancient cetacean from the Eocene, with a skull fragment preserving two clearly visible original molars.
Basilosaurids could reach gigantic sizes, up to 18 meters (60 feet) in length, and fed on fish, sharks, and seabirds. Their dentition was highly specialized: the front teeth, pointed, were used to capture and hold prey, while the molars, characterized by a unique morphology and double roots, were optimized for chewing and grinding.
The find comes from the Samlat Formation in southwestern Morocco, an area known for its rich deposits of Eocene marine fossils. It underwent a conservation restoration that ensured stability and readability without altering its authenticity.
A fossil with significant visual and scientific impact, rare for its completeness and state of preservation, perfect for enriching a paleontological collection or a cabinet of curiosities.
Details
Number of items
1
Scientific name
Basilosaurus
Country of Origin
Africa
Geological Period
Paleogene, Eocene (56 - 33.9 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
0.5 kg
Height
14 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
8 cm
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