Mosasaur - Fossil skull - Mosasaurus sp. - 38 cm - 18 cm

MOSASAURUS SP. – FOSSIL MOSASAURUS SKULL For sale: an impressive fossil skull of a mosasaurus (Mosasaurus sp.), a large group of marine reptiles that ruled the oceans during the Late Cretaceous. With its powerful jaws and rows of sharp, conical teeth, the mosasaur was one of the most striking predators of the prehistoric seas. This skull originates from the Ouled Abdoun Basin, near Khouribga in Morocco. This region is renowned worldwide for its rich phosphate deposits, in which numerous fossils of marine reptiles and other prehistoric sea creatures have been found. The skull has a noticeably elongated form and features several visible teeth. The light color of the fossil bone forms a beautiful contrast with the brownish tones of the teeth, making the jaw structure stand out nicely. The included metal display allows this remarkable fossil to be presented attractively. ORIGIN & DATING • Animal group: Mosasauridae • Genus: Mosasaurus sp. • Geologic period: Cretaceous • Age: Late Cretaceous; 70–66 million years old • Locality: Phosphate mines, Ouled Abdoun Basin, Khouribga, Morocco INFORMATION CARD & DISPLAY INCLUDED The fossil is supplied with the accompanying information card listing the stated identification and locality. The metal display is also included, so the skull can be displayed immediately. AN IMPRESSIVE COLLECTOR'S OBJECT Mosasaurids were fully aquatic reptiles and not dinosaurs. They lived alongside other notable sea creatures during the Cretaceous and were among the dominant predators of their environment. Due to the elongated jaw, the visible teeth, and the stand presentation, this skull is a striking piece for collectors of marine reptiles, fossil skulls, and prehistoric animals from Morocco. Dimensions: See individual advertisement and photos. Origin: Ouled Abdoun Basin, Khouribga, Morocco. Kind regards, @Kaya_Fossils

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