{"product_id":"xl-2-mosasaur-curri-fossil-tooth-in-matrix-cretaceous-dinosaur-era-coa-06jvv437","title":"XL 2\" Mosasaur Curri Fossil Tooth In Matrix Cretaceous Dinosaur Era COA","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocation: Oued Zem, Morocco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 7.8 Ounces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 3.4 Inches Long, 2.7 Inches Wide, 2 Inches Thick (\u003cspan style=\"color: #ba540b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatrix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTooth Dimensions: 2 Inches Long, 1.2 Inches Wide, 1.1 Inches Thick\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\u003eThis is a genuine fossil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85 - 66 Million Years old, Early Campanian, Maastrichtian Epoch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b95f16;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMosasaur Curri\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a significant fossil discovery that was found in Morocco. Mosasaurs were a group of large marine reptiles that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 70 to 66 million years ago. They were highly adapted for life in the ocean and were apex predators of their time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Mosasaur Curri was discovered in the phosphate mines of Khouribga, Morocco, which is known for its rich fossil deposits. The specimen was named after the collector, Mohammed Curri, who found it in 2014. It is one of the most complete and well-preserved mosasaur specimens ever found, providing valuable insights into the anatomy and biology of these ancient reptiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Mosasaur Curri belongs to the genus Prognathodon, which is a type of mosasaur characterized by its elongated snout and robust teeth. It measures approximately 8 meters (26 feet) in length, making it one of the largest known mosasaurs. The fossil includes a nearly complete skull, as well as parts of the vertebral column and limb bones\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1250\/0441\/files\/mosasaurprognathodon_edited_550x550_be487f7f-6ea8-411e-bd94-2c468aba5030_480x480.webp?v=1697414369\" width=\"848\" height=\"424\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WRQ-RSNImIM?start=7\" 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 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":"SAID 26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52329121415448,"sku":null,"price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1250\/0441\/files\/5U8A5249_925cdffd-f4a9-41c5-aef7-5f8341cf0777.jpg?v=1782249328","url":"https:\/\/www.fossilageminerals.com\/products\/xl-2-mosasaur-curri-fossil-tooth-in-matrix-cretaceous-dinosaur-era-coa-06jvv437","provider":"Fossil Age Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}