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Mosasaurus fossil tooth on Matrix
Mosasaurus fossil tooth on Matrix
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Big Mosasaurus tooth, nicely displayed on matrix.
This particular tooth was found in Kouribga Morocco.
Size of tooth: 3.8cm in length
Incl. Acrylic stand
Mosasaurus was an enormous marine reptile species that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 70-66 million years ago. It belonged to the family Mosasauridae. The name "mosasaurus" means "Meuse lizard" and refers to the Meuse River in the Netherlands, where the first fossils of this species were discovered in 1764.
The mosasaurus was an impressive predator that ruled the seas of the Cretaceous period. It had a streamlined body that could grow up to a length of about 14-17 meters, although some individuals may have been even larger. They had a long, powerful tail that allowed them to swim rapidly through the water.
A notable feature of the mosasaurus was its large jaws, filled with sharp, cone-shaped teeth. These teeth were perfectly adapted for gripping and tearing prey. The mosasaurus primarily fed on other marine animals such as fish, cephalopods, and even smaller marine reptiles. With its fast swimming speed and excellent hunting skills, it was a formidable predator of its time.
Although the mosasaurus was a reptile, it was fully adapted to an aquatic lifestyle. It breathed air using lungs and had to come to the water's surface to breathe. The mosasaurus was a warm-blooded animal, meaning it could regulate its body temperature and actively hunt in cooler waters.
Fossils of the mosasaurus have been found on various continents worldwide, indicating that it was a globally distributed species. These discoveries have helped scientists learn more about the evolution of marine reptiles and their role in the Late Cretaceous marine ecosystem. The mosasaurus remains a fascinating subject of study and a popular figure in paleontology.
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This particular tooth was found in Kouribga Morocco.
Size of tooth: 3.8cm in length
Incl. Acrylic stand
Mosasaurus was an enormous marine reptile species that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 70-66 million years ago. It belonged to the family Mosasauridae. The name "mosasaurus" means "Meuse lizard" and refers to the Meuse River in the Netherlands, where the first fossils of this species were discovered in 1764.
The mosasaurus was an impressive predator that ruled the seas of the Cretaceous period. It had a streamlined body that could grow up to a length of about 14-17 meters, although some individuals may have been even larger. They had a long, powerful tail that allowed them to swim rapidly through the water.
A notable feature of the mosasaurus was its large jaws, filled with sharp, cone-shaped teeth. These teeth were perfectly adapted for gripping and tearing prey. The mosasaurus primarily fed on other marine animals such as fish, cephalopods, and even smaller marine reptiles. With its fast swimming speed and excellent hunting skills, it was a formidable predator of its time.
Although the mosasaurus was a reptile, it was fully adapted to an aquatic lifestyle. It breathed air using lungs and had to come to the water's surface to breathe. The mosasaurus was a warm-blooded animal, meaning it could regulate its body temperature and actively hunt in cooler waters.
Fossils of the mosasaurus have been found on various continents worldwide, indicating that it was a globally distributed species. These discoveries have helped scientists learn more about the evolution of marine reptiles and their role in the Late Cretaceous marine ecosystem. The mosasaurus remains a fascinating subject of study and a popular figure in paleontology.
