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ULTRA RARE INVESTMENT GRADE UNBROKEN MONSTER-SIZE GLOBIDENS MOSASAUR TOOTH WITH ORIGINAL ROOT Phosphate Beds - Khouribga, Morocco CRETACEOUS PERIOD - 65 million years ago This is really an amazing specimen and the LARGEST intact rooted tooth we have EVER come across of the strange Globidens mosasaur. This ultra rare INVESTMENT GRADE tooth was excavated from the phosphate mine region in Khouribga, Morocco. Globidens teeth are rare and most that are found are the size of small grapes and without roots. Even if JUST the crown of this specimen were all we had, it would be a prize find but the fact that the COMPLETE, UNBROKEN and ORIGINAL root is still attached and in perfect condition make this a "Holy Grail" specimen for the collector who wants the ultimate "bragging fossil" in their collection! It is likely we will never have such a giant fossil tooth from this rare prehistoric monster again. A real gem of a specimen, this is an absolute must for fanciers of mosasaurs. The enamel is completely intact and crown is undamaged with a fascinating natural wear facet caused when the mosasaur was still alive. We completely cleaned this rare specimen from its original matrix and can attest to its UNBROKEN and 100% ORIGINAL INTACT CONDITION. Specimen has been stabilized to protect its impeccable preservation. A spectacular, monstrous-sized tooth with root from an enormous Globidens mosasaur. INTACT WITH NO REPAIR AND NO RESTORATION. This very rare species of mosasaur is named from the unique globular shape of its teeth. The name GLOBIDENS is derived from the two Latin words globus meaning "globe, sphere" and dens "tooth". These globular teeth are one of the chief characteristics of this relatively small and highly specialized mosasaur. With it's short and massive head outfitted with thick jaws lined with these blunt, bulbous teeth, Globidens could crush hard-shelled mollusks like ammonites, clams, snails and possibly the shells of tortoises. The side-to-side structural strength needed from tearing and holding prey in the teeth of other mosasaur species is not necessary for Globidens. The Globidens mosasaur did not feed on large, thrashing prey like fish, pterosaurs, sharks and even other mosasaurs. The massive and deep roots typical in the teeth of other mosasaur species were not necessary in the teeth of a Globidens as all the pressure was straight down onto the tooth in the crushing operation of feeding. Because of this use and the nature of what was eaten, the base of Globidens teeth are constricted, possess a small root and are covered in a wrinkled enamel to prevent slippage as the shell of its prey is crushed. Also lacking in the Globidens are functional pterygoid teeth, teeth in the back of the throat to hold and prevent partially swallowed prey from escaping, that are also a characteristic of other mosasaur varieties. The estimated size of this mosasaur is 18 - 20 feet with a skull of 19 inches in length.
UNBELIEVABLY RARE TOOTH
THAT IS INTACT AND OF THE FINEST QUALITY POSSIBLE - FIRST EVER WE HAVE
SEEN THIS SIZE! 2.75" long overall, tooth crown is 1.2" across SOLD DT1-040 INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX Actual Item - One Only |
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MOSASAUR by BRIAN CHOO THIS IMAGE IS PROTECTED BY A STRICTLY ENFORCED COPYRIGHT AND MAY NOT BE USED IN ANY WAY |
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