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MASS DEATH FOSSIL MATRIX WITH EODIAPHYODUS FISH MOUTH CRUSHER PLATE Khouribga Phosphates - Morocco LATE CRETACEOUS PERIOD: 96 - 66 million years ago This is a fantastic example of a fossil death bed, a piece of the prehistoric ocean floor from the Cretaceous period where over time, many fish and sharks died and their remains dropped to the bottom of the sea and were slowly buried. In this matrix fossil specimen, we have a superb variety. The main fossil is a large Eodiaphyodus granulosus mouth crusher plate. Beneath it off to on side is a Cretolamna extinct shark tooth. On the opposing end is a large Enchodus fish vertebra with other scattered vertebrae of fish partially emerging from the matrix. This specimen was prepared by us and every fossil you see it exactly as it was naturally, nothing was added to create a more impressive display. The large bony fish Eodiaphyodus possessed this array of crushing teeth toward the back of its throat. This was used to crush the bone and shell of its prey prior to swallowing to aid in killing and digestion. The beautiful detail of the teeth are reminiscent of a cobblestone street. Specimens of these are now harder to locate than they were years ago. This is an extraordinary display fossil and is much more interesting to see all the layers and fossils protruding from every angle, in person. The photos cannot fully relay this wonderful visual effect. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Eodiaphyodus was a member of the suborder Albuloidea. This large fish shared this group with other bony and tarpon-like fishes such as Paralbula, Phyllodus, Pseudoegertonia and Egertonia. All of these fish possessed the mouth crusher plate feature. FANTASTIC DEATH BED FOSSIL MATRIX LOADED WITH AN ARRAY OF PREHISTORIC FISH AND SHARK FOSSILS 4" x 3.25" overall with matrix SOLD F009 INCLUDES STAND Actual Item - One Only |
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