1.6" Tylosaurus Mosasaur Fossil Tooth In Matrix Upper Cretaceous Dinosaur Era COA
Location: Oued Zem, Morocco
Weight: 3.7 Ounces
Dimensions: 3.1 Inches Long, 2.2 Inches Wide, 1.3 Inches Thick (Matrix)
Mosasaur Tooth Dimensions: 1.6 Inches Long, 1 Inch Wide
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100 - 66 Million Years old, Upper Cretaceous, Maastrichtian Epoch.
Tylosaurus is a genus of large marine reptiles known as mosasaurs that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 85 to 65 million years ago. These creatures were apex predators and are considered to be among the largest mosasaurs ever discovered. While Tylosaurus fossils have been found in various parts of the world, including North America, Europe, and Australia, there is no evidence to suggest that Tylosaurus specifically inhabited Morocco.
Morocco, located in North Africa, has a rich fossil record that includes a diverse range of prehistoric marine life. However, the mosasaurs found in Morocco belong to different genera, such as Prognathodon and Mosasaurus, rather than Tylosaurus. These Moroccan mosasaurs share similar characteristics with their counterparts found in other regions but represent distinct species.
Please be aware of the nature of fossils:
Being buried underground for millions of years under intense pressure can be harsh. No fossil emerges from the ground completely intact and pristine. Most fossils require some restoration, and some are even modified by humans to improve their appearance. In Morocco, workers professionally unearth and preserve these natural treasures, though natural cracks often remain visible on the surface. These cracks are part of the fossil's natural beauty and are not seen as flaws.
