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LARGE MOSASAUR TOOTH AND CRETOLAMNA SHARK TOOTH IN MATRIX - Khouribga, Morocco CRETACEOUS PERIOD: 65 million years ago When we began to prep this specimen from the phosphate mining region of Khouribga, Morocco, we thought it was just going to be an exquisite mosasaur tooth. As we lowered some matrix to better expose the specimen, this amazing butterscotch enamel was glimmering from a small region that became exposed. As we dug deeper, imagine the delight to find a PERFECT fossil tooth of the extinct prehistoric shark, Cretolamna biauriculata maroccana. This shark is a member of the Mackeral shark family. One of the characteristics of this shark are the tiny second set of cusplets flanking the broad first set on each side of the tooth. If and when these shark teeth are ever found, these delicate tiny second cusplets are almost always damaged along with the root being broken. This tooth was COMPLETELY buried in the matrix when it was extracted from the mine hence the perfect preservation! Not to be outdone by its partner, the giant Mosasaurus beaugei tooth is INTACT and exhibits a glossy sheen as if just dropped from the creature's jaw! The enamel is a rich transition of dark walnut brown to light caramels and tapioca hues. You couldn't ask for a more perfect condition group of fossil teeth from these killer marine creatures! The teeth have been prepped in very high relief so that both seem as though they are just resting on the bottom of the prehistoric ocean floor. Matrix is original and as found. This fantastic fossil is a natural double specimen. The mosasaur tooth and shark tooth were found in this position and HAVE NOT BEEN ARTIFICIALLY ATTACHED TO THE MATRIX. The Cretolamna shark tooth is IMMACULATE and must be seen to be appreciated. A RARE AND NATURAL DOUBLE OF TWO PREDATOR TEETH IN THE FINEST PRESERVATION! 4.4" x 4" overall with matrix, mosasaur tooth 2" in length, Cretolamna tooth .8" along diagonal SOLD DT106 STAND INCLUDED Actual Item - One Only |
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MOSASAUR by BRIAN CHOO THIS IMAGE IS PROTECTED BY A STRICTLY ENFORCED COPYRIGHT AND MAY NOT BE USED IN ANYWAY |
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