3" Basilosaurus Tooth Rooted Prehistoric Whale 34 Mil Yrs Old Late Eocene COA
Location: Dakhla, Western Sahara, South Morocco
Weight: 1.1 Ounces
Dimensions: 3 Inches Long, 1 Inch Wide, 0.5 Inches Thick (Matrix)
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Name: Basilosaurus (King Lizard).
Diet: Piscivore/Carnivore.
Size: Estimated between 50 Feet to 70 feet
Known locations: North Africa, North Africa
Time period: Late Eocene Period, 40 to 34 Million Years Ago
Basilosaurus, an apex marine predator inhabiting Late Eocene seas 34-40 million years ago, represents a pivotal evolutionary stage in cetacean development. Originally misidentified as a reptile upon its 19th-century discovery in North America—hence its nomenclature meaning "king lizard"—this creature measured approximately 70 feet in length and displaced roughly 15 tons of water. Its specialized dentition and robust cranial structure facilitated a bite force exceeding 2,300 pounds, enabling predation on large fish, smaller cetaceans, and comparable marine fauna. This rooted tooth specimen exemplifies the sophisticated adaptations that established Basilosaurus as a dominant Eocene predator, offering collectors direct paleontological evidence of this remarkable transitional whale. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
