Authentic fossilized teeth from Mosasaurus, a large marine reptile that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, about 70–66 million years ago. Mosasaurs were apex predators of ancient seas, related to modern monitor lizards and snakes. Each tooth shows the sharp, conical shape adapted for catching fish and other marine animals.
Details:
- Age: ~70–66 million years old (Late Cretaceous)
- Origin: Commonly found in Morocco and other ancient seafloor deposits
- Appearance: Pointed, conical teeth; coloration ranges from tan to brown with natural fossilization patterns
- Size: Varies (typically 1-2) inches long)
- Educational Value: Excellent teaching fossil, demonstrating reptile dentition and predator-prey adaptations in marine ecosystems
