{"product_id":"1-4-mosasaur-prognathodon-fossil-tooth-in-matrix-cretaceous-dinosaur-era-coa-06mcc109","title":"1.4\" Mosasaur Prognathodon Fossil Tooth In Matrix Cretaceous Dinosaur Era COA","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocation: Oued Zem, Morocco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 6.2 Ounces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 3.8 Inches Long, 2.3 Inches Wide, 1.3 Inches Thick (\u003cspan style=\"color: #b45f06;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatrix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTooth Dimensions: 1.4 Inches Long, 0.8 Inches Wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b45f06;\"\u003eComes with a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe item pictured is the one you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100-66 Million Years old, Upper Cretaceous, Maastrichtian Epoch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f1c232;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Prognathodon (Forejaw tooth).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f1c232;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNamed By:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Dollo - 1889.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f1c232;\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e Carnivore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f1c232;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Depending on the species, Prognathodon could range from 6 to just under 14 meters in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown locations: Fossil locations suggest a worldwide distribution, but are especially well known from Europe and North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime period: Campanian to Maastrichtian of the Cretaceous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2564\" data-start=\"2046\"\u003eAmong the many giant marine predators of the Late Cretaceous, \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2124\" data-start=\"2108\"\u003ePrognathodon\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas become especially notable because fossil discoveries have revealed rare details about both its anatomy and its feeding behavior. Initially known from isolated skulls and teeth, this mosasaur was long suspected to be a shell-crushing hunter due to its massive jaws and heavily built teeth. Later fossil finds confirmed these ideas when scientists discovered preserved stomach contents containing turtles, ammonites, and even large fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3015\" data-start=\"2566\"\u003eThese discoveries transformed how paleontologists understand the ecology of Prognathodon. Its reinforced skull and jaw musculature suggest a powerful bite capable of breaking through armor-like shells, while the structure of its teeth allowed it to both crush and cut prey efficiently. Despite this specialization, evidence of fish consumption shows that it was also opportunistic, adapting its feeding strategy to changing environmental conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3382\" data-start=\"3017\"\u003eEye socket reinforcements may indicate adaptations for diving deeper than many other mosasaurs, potentially allowing access to prey in high-pressure marine environments. This combination of strength, specialization, and flexibility helped Prognathodon thrive in seas crowded with competing predators, making it one of the most intriguing mosasaurs known to science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1250\/0441\/files\/mosasaurprognathodon_edited_5dc8441c-290b-477d-9b43-cdfd846bc259_480x480.jpg?v=1688426522\" alt=\"\" width=\"778\" height=\"389\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WRQ-RSNImIM\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #bf9000;\"\u003ePlease be aware of the nature of fossils:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing buried under the ground for millions of years under tons of pressure tends to be rough. No fossil comes out of the ground whole and perfect. Most fossils have undergone some restoration, while others are altered by man simply to enhance their presentation in different ways. The workers in Morocco do a very professional job of unearthing and preserving these natural treasures; however, commonly, natural cracks are visible on the surface. These are part of the natural beauty of the fossil and are not considered defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr id=\"horizontalrule\"\u003e","brand":"Khalid Aziri 2024","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51836113977624,"sku":"06MCC109","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1250\/0441\/files\/5U8A1101_185764df-fb62-4d5e-9fe3-44be5aef29de.jpg?v=1773951812","url":"https:\/\/www.fossilageminerals.com\/products\/1-4-mosasaur-prognathodon-fossil-tooth-in-matrix-cretaceous-dinosaur-era-coa-06mcc109","provider":"Fossil Age Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}