Fish - Fossil skull - Craneo de Mawsonia (No reserve price)
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Description from the seller
Scientific Name
Mawsonia gigas
Location
Kem Kem, Southeast Morocco
Stage
Upper Cretaceous – approximately 95 million years ago
Size:
10.7 cm in length
Fossil description
This fossil represents a well-defined fragment of the upper frontal skull of a specimen of Mawsonia gigas, a giant coelacanth that inhabited freshwater and coastal waters during the Cretaceous. The specimen preserves part of the bone structure anterior to the mandibular area, with clearly visible textures and reliefs. Its origin in the Kem Kem Formation gives it a reddish hue characteristic of the ferruginous sediments of the area. The fossil is presented completely natural, without restoration interventions, and is mounted in a 3D frame designed for display in museum showcases or private collections. Its state of preservation and presentation make it a unique piece within the fossil record of aquatic vertebrates.
Restoration
Completely natural piece, without restorations.
ref: 2075
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Translated by Google TranslateScientific Name
Mawsonia gigas
Location
Kem Kem, Southeast Morocco
Stage
Upper Cretaceous – approximately 95 million years ago
Size:
10.7 cm in length
Fossil description
This fossil represents a well-defined fragment of the upper frontal skull of a specimen of Mawsonia gigas, a giant coelacanth that inhabited freshwater and coastal waters during the Cretaceous. The specimen preserves part of the bone structure anterior to the mandibular area, with clearly visible textures and reliefs. Its origin in the Kem Kem Formation gives it a reddish hue characteristic of the ferruginous sediments of the area. The fossil is presented completely natural, without restoration interventions, and is mounted in a 3D frame designed for display in museum showcases or private collections. Its state of preservation and presentation make it a unique piece within the fossil record of aquatic vertebrates.
Restoration
Completely natural piece, without restorations.
ref: 2075
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
Fish
Scientific name
Craneo de Mawsonia
Country of Origin
Morocco
Geological Period
Cretaceous (145 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
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