{"product_id":"3-7-mosasaur-eremiasaurus-fossil-tooth-rooted-cretaceous-dinosaur-era-coa-06jvv312","title":"3.7\" Mosasaur Eremiasaurus Fossil Tooth Rooted Cretaceous Dinosaur Era COA","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocation: Oued Zem, Morocco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1.7 Ounces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 3.7 Inches Long, 1.2 Inches Wide, 1.1 Inches Thick \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(184, 100, 11);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComes with a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(173, 94, 10);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEremiasaurus Heterodontus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an exciting, now-extinct genus of mosasaur, part of a fascinating group of large marine reptiles that roamed during the Late Cretaceous period. The name Eremiasaurus combines Greek words \"eremia\" (desert) and \"sauros\" (lizard), highlighting the desert setting where its fossils were found. The species name heterodontus points to its distinctive heterodont teeth, which are a special feature of this mosasaur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThis remarkable creature is known for its unique dental structure, showcasing a variety of tooth shapes designed for different tasks. Unlike many mosasaurs with teeth that look alike, Eremiasaurus heterodontus had a specialized set with different tooth types along its jaws. This heterodonty hints at a diverse diet, possibly including both soft prey and shelled creatures, helping it to make the most of the food available in its marine world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eFossil discoveries suggest that \u003cem\u003eE\u003c\/em\u003eremiasaurus heterodontus was a medium-sized mosasaur, likely several meters long. Its skeletal features, including its skull and vertebrae, classify it within the Mosasauridae family, particularly in the Tethysaurinae subfamily. This group is known for their slender build and agility, perfect for swift swimming. The discovery of Eremiasaurus heterodontu\u003cem\u003es\u003c\/em\u003e offers valuable insights into how mosasaurs evolved and their roles in Late Cretaceous marine ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"411\" width=\"822\" alt=\"Mosasaur Prognathodon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1250\/0441\/files\/mosasaurprognathodon_edited_1_600x600.jpg?v=1689631704\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WRQ-RSNImIM\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\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 underground for millions of years under intense pressure can be quite rough. No fossil emerges from the earth completely intact or perfect. Most fossils require some form of restoration, and some are even modified by humans to improve their appearance. The workers in Morocco do a highly professional job of uncovering and preserving these natural treasures, though natural cracks are often visible on the surface. These cracks are part of the fossil's natural beauty and are not seen as flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr id=\"horizontalrule\"\u003e","brand":"SAID 26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52296030945560,"sku":"06JVV312","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1250\/0441\/files\/5U8A4172_89dde981-ae37-47ff-bd3f-684cc559659f.jpg?v=1781721528","url":"https:\/\/www.fossilageminerals.com\/products\/3-7-mosasaur-eremiasaurus-fossil-tooth-rooted-cretaceous-dinosaur-era-coa-06jvv312","provider":"Fossil Age Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}