Marine reptile - Fossil tooth - Plesiosaurus - 55 mm - 15 mm (No reserve price)

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Plesiosaurus, a marine reptile fossil specimen from the Cretaceous period (Maastrichtian) from Khouribga, Morocco; treated (conserved) and in natural condition, with a 55 mm long tooth, 12 mm deep and 15 mm wide, weighing 90 g.

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Fossil: Rarely more beautiful, extremely large, very well-preserved Plesiosaurus tooth.


Length: 55 mm

Formation: Cretaceous, Maastrichtian (70 million years ago) - Khouribga, Morocco

The Plesiosaurus is a member of the extinct genus of marine reptiles. Plesiosaurus was one of the early discovered marine reptiles, along with Ichthyosaurus and Mosasaurus, among others. Plesiosaurus can reach a length of up to 17 meters, making it one of the strongest marine reptiles to have ever lived. This beautifully preserved tooth of these extinct sea monsters was found in the phosphate mines in Morocco.

Fund comes from a collection liquidation.

Fossil: Rarely more beautiful, extremely large, very well-preserved Plesiosaurus tooth.


Length: 55 mm

Formation: Cretaceous, Maastrichtian (70 million years ago) - Khouribga, Morocco

The Plesiosaurus is a member of the extinct genus of marine reptiles. Plesiosaurus was one of the early discovered marine reptiles, along with Ichthyosaurus and Mosasaurus, among others. Plesiosaurus can reach a length of up to 17 meters, making it one of the strongest marine reptiles to have ever lived. This beautifully preserved tooth of these extinct sea monsters was found in the phosphate mines in Morocco.

Fund comes from a collection liquidation.

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Specimen
Marine reptile
Scientific name
Plesiosaurus
Country of Origin
Morocco
Geological Period
Cretaceous, Upper (100.5 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Conserved
Weight
90 g
Height
55 mm
Width
15 mm
Depth
12 mm
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