Fossil Megalodon Tooth – Miocene – Pliocene (approx. 23 – 3.6 million years ago) Dente - Gigantic Prehistoric Shark Otodus - Height: 115 mm - Width: 110 mm- 176 g
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Fossil Megalodon tooth (Otodus megalodon), Dente - Gigantic Prehistoric Shark Otodus, Miocene–Pliocene, from North Carolina, USA.
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Fossil tooth belonging to the gigantic prehistoric shark Otodus megalodon, the most impressive marine species ever to exist. This tooth measures 130 mm in length and was found along the coast of North Carolina, one of the most renowned locations for recovering well-preserved remains of megalodon. The surface has been polished, highlighting the veins and the chromatic transitions between the root and the enamel.
The Megalodon lived approximately 23 to 3.6 million years ago, during the Miocene and Pliocene epochs, reaching estimated lengths of up to 20 meters. Its triangular, serrated, and robust teeth were designed to break the bones of whales and large cetaceans, which it fed on. These teeth were arranged in five rows and were continuously replaced throughout the animal's life.
This tooth features a compact and well-preserved root, with partially intact enamel and areas of mineralization that tell the story of fossilization. The polishing highlights its shades of black, gray, and touches of brown, making it perfect for museum display as well as private collections or cabinets of curiosities.
Species: Otodus megalodon
Geological period: Miocene – Pliocene (approximately 23 to 3.6 million years ago)
Origin: North Carolina, USA
Size: 120 mm
Condition: authentic fossil, polished
Category: Paleontology – Fossil teeth – Scientific collecting
Ideal for: fossil collectors, paleontology enthusiasts, museum exhibitions, naturalist-themed furnishings.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
Translated by Google TranslateFossil tooth belonging to the gigantic prehistoric shark Otodus megalodon, the most impressive marine species ever to exist. This tooth measures 130 mm in length and was found along the coast of North Carolina, one of the most renowned locations for recovering well-preserved remains of megalodon. The surface has been polished, highlighting the veins and the chromatic transitions between the root and the enamel.
The Megalodon lived approximately 23 to 3.6 million years ago, during the Miocene and Pliocene epochs, reaching estimated lengths of up to 20 meters. Its triangular, serrated, and robust teeth were designed to break the bones of whales and large cetaceans, which it fed on. These teeth were arranged in five rows and were continuously replaced throughout the animal's life.
This tooth features a compact and well-preserved root, with partially intact enamel and areas of mineralization that tell the story of fossilization. The polishing highlights its shades of black, gray, and touches of brown, making it perfect for museum display as well as private collections or cabinets of curiosities.
Species: Otodus megalodon
Geological period: Miocene – Pliocene (approximately 23 to 3.6 million years ago)
Origin: North Carolina, USA
Size: 120 mm
Condition: authentic fossil, polished
Category: Paleontology – Fossil teeth – Scientific collecting
Ideal for: fossil collectors, paleontology enthusiasts, museum exhibitions, naturalist-themed furnishings.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Main Mineral
Fossil Megalodon Tooth – Miocene – Pliocene (approx. 23 – 3.6 million years ago)
Mineral Form
Dente - Gigantic Prehistoric Shark Otodus
Weight
176 g
Country of Origin
North Carolina, USA
Height
115 mm
Width
110 mm
Depth
75 mm
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