{"product_id":"xl-2-mosasaur-prognathodon-fossil-tooth-cretaceous-dinosaur-era-coa-stand-06mqq286","title":"XL 2\" Mosasaur Prognathodon Fossil Tooth Cretaceous Dinosaur Era COA, Stand","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLocation: Oued Zem, Morocco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWeight: 1.3 Ounces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDimensions: 2 Inches Long, 1.3 Inches Wide, 1.1 Inches Thick \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b45f06;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComes with a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b45f06;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComes with a Free Stand and Mineral Tack.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe item pictured is the one you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e100-66 Million Years old, Upper Cretaceous, Maastrichtian Epoch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f1c232;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrognathodon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f1c232;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f1c232;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6 to 14 meters in length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b45f06;\"\u003ePrognathodon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an extinct genus of marine lizards within the mosasaur family, living during the Cretaceous Period approximately 100 to 66 million years ago. It featured a sturdy, heavy jaw capable of withstanding strong bite forces from powerful jaw muscles, allowing it to specialize in consuming tough-shelled prey like ammonites, turtles, and shellfish. Its teeth were highly durable and adapted for crushing, able to break prey shells while shearing flesh; they also bore serrations visible upon closer examination. Prognathodon exhibits sclerotic rings characteristic of all its species, which help maintain corneal shape and support the sclera. The main distinction between Prognathodon species and Mosasaurus is that Prognathodon has fewer teeth compared to other mosasaurs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e \u003csource srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1250\/0441\/files\/mosasaurprognathodon_edited_1024x1024.jpg?v=1683061853\" media=\"(min-width:992px)\"\u003e \u003csource alt='1.7\" Mosasaur Prognathodon Fossil Tooth In Matrix Cretaceous Dinosaur Era COA' srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1250\/0441\/files\/mosasaurprognathodon_edited_550x550.jpg?v=1683061853\" media=\"(min-width:576px)\"\u003e \u003cimg style=\"width: 794px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1250\/0441\/files\/mosasaurprognathodon_edited_300x300.jpg?v=1683061853\" height=\"397\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WRQ-RSNImIM\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #bf9000;\"\u003ePlease \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #bf9000;\"\u003ebe aware of the nature of fossils:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing buried under the ground for millions of years under immense pressure can be quite harsh. No fossil is ever found completely intact and perfect. Most fossils have been restored to some degree, and others are modified by humans to improve their appearance in various ways. In Morocco, workers do a very professional job of excavating and conserving these natural treasures, though it’s common to see natural cracks on the surface. These cracks are part of the fossil's natural beauty and are not viewed as flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr id=\"horizontalrule\"\u003e","brand":"SAID 26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52103586611480,"sku":"06MQQ286","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1250\/0441\/files\/5U8A0843_af5dcd57-4cac-41d6-9d71-b28a043efecd.jpg?v=1779719920","url":"https:\/\/www.fossilageminerals.com\/products\/xl-2-mosasaur-prognathodon-fossil-tooth-cretaceous-dinosaur-era-coa-stand-06mqq286","provider":"Fossil Age Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}