1.9" Mosasaur Prognathodon Fossil Tooth Cretaceous Dinosaur Era COA & Stand
Location: Oued Zem, Morocco
Weight: 1 Ounce
Dimensions: 1.9 Inches Long, 1.2 Inches Wide, 1 Inch Thick
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Comes with a Free Stand and Mineral Tack.
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100 - 66 Million Years old, Upper Cretaceous, Maastrichtian Epoch.
Name: Prognathodon
Type: Carnivore
Size: 6 to 14 meters in length
Prognathodon represents a specialized mosasaurian lineage that thrived throughout the Cretaceous Period, approximately 100 to 66 million years ago. This apex marine predator exhibited a distinctly robust mandibular structure with exceptional biomechanical capacity for generating substantial occlusal forces, facilitating the consumption of heavily calcified organisms, including ammonites, chelonians, and bivalves. The dentition demonstrates morphological adaptation for dual-function feeding mechanics—shell fracturing coupled with tissue laceration—accompanied by pronounced serrated margins evident upon detailed examination. Anatomically, Prognathodon possessed specialized sclerotic ossicles that functioned to stabilize the corneal architecture and reinforce scleral integrity, optimizing visual acuity in marine environments. Taxonomically, Prognathodon distinguishes itself from other mosasaurian genera through a reduced dentition count relative to contemporaneous relatives. This specimen arrives with comprehensive documentation and a protective display stand.
Please be aware of the nature of fossils:
Being buried under tons of pressure for millions of years can be quite rough. Rarely is a fossil found completely intact and perfect. Most fossils require some restoration, and sometimes humans modify them to improve their appearance. The Moroccan workers are highly skilled in excavating and preserving these natural treasures, but natural cracks often appear on the surface. These cracks are part of the fossil's natural beauty and are not flaws.
