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Lungfish Tooth Plate Fossil Elrhaz Formation Cretaceous Gadaoufa Niger

Lungfish Tooth Plate Fossil Elrhaz Formation Cretaceous Gadaoufa Niger

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Lungfish Tooth Plate Fossil – Cretaceous Period, Elrhaz Formation – Gadaoufa, Tenere Desert, Niger

Add a rare and intriguing piece of prehistoric life to your collection with this authentic Lungfish Tooth Plate Fossil, sourced from the Elrhaz Formation in Gadaoufa, located in the Tenere Desert, Niger. This fossil dates back to the Cretaceous period, approximately 100-95 million years ago, offering a unique glimpse into the ancient ecosystems that once thrived in this region.

Lungfish are ancient fish known for their ability to survive in both water and on land, a trait that has allowed them to endure for hundreds of millions of years. Their tooth plates, which they used to crush hard food like mollusks and crustaceans, are some of the most distinctive and durable parts of their anatomy. This fossil tooth plate, averaging 5-25mm in size, is a genuine relic of these fascinating creatures. The specimen you receive will be very similar to the one shown in the listing photo, carefully selected for its quality and preservation.

This fossil is 100% genuine, presented exactly as it was found, with no restoration or enhancements. For accurate sizing, please refer to the 1cm scale cube included in the photo.

Product Features:

  • Species: Lungfish (Tooth Plate)
  • Age: Cretaceous period (Approx. 100-95 million years old)
  • Origin: Elrhaz Formation, Gadaoufa, Tenere Desert, Niger
  • Genuine Fossil: 100% natural and authentic specimen, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity for your assurance.
  • Size: Average size is 5-25mm. Please see the photo for full sizing, with a 1cm scale cube for reference.

About Lungfish and Their Tooth Plates: Lungfish are a group of freshwater fish that have existed for over 400 million years. They are known for their unique ability to breathe air, allowing them to survive in environments where other fish might perish. The tooth plates of lungfish are particularly interesting fossils, as they provide insight into the diet and feeding habits of these ancient survivors. Fossils from the Elrhaz Formation are highly valued for their exceptional preservation and the light they shed on Cretaceous-era life in Africa.

Certificate of Authenticity Included

This Lungfish Tooth Plate Fossil comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring that your fossil is a genuine, naturally formed specimen. Each piece has been thoroughly vetted by experts, providing you with confidence in the authenticity and provenance of your purchase.

Perfect for Display or Collection

This Lungfish Tooth Plate Fossil is ideal for display in any home, office, or educational setting. Its historical significance, combined with its natural beauty and well-preserved condition, makes it an excellent addition to any fossil collection, as well as a thoughtful gift for anyone interested in paleontology or ancient life.

Why Purchase from Us? We take great pride in offering only the highest quality fossils, each carefully selected and photographed to ensure you receive a specimen similar to the one shown. All our fossils are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, giving you peace of mind in your purchase. Our commitment to quality and authenticity ensures that you are acquiring a true and valuable piece of Earth’s history.

Don’t miss the opportunity to own this rare and authentic Lungfish Tooth Plate Fossil from the Cretaceous period!

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Fossil Identification

This listing features a lungfish tooth plate fossil associated with the Elrhaz Formation and the Cretaceous geological period. The specimen is listed from Gadaoufa in the Tenere Desert, Niger. Its distinctive identification makes it a compelling addition to fossil collections focused on prehistoric vertebrates, Cretaceous geology and African palaeontology.

Lungfish Tooth Plate

A lungfish tooth plate is a specialised dental structure rather than a conventional individual tooth. Lungfish used these robust plates to process food, and their compact form is one of the characteristic features that makes lungfish remains recognisable to fossil collectors. Tooth plates are especially interesting because they preserve evidence of feeding anatomy and provide a direct connection to the biology of ancient aquatic vertebrates.

The supplied identification is presented as a lungfish tooth plate, with the geological context given as the Elrhaz Formation, Cretaceous. This wording is retained as the product identification and should be used when cataloguing or displaying the specimen. It is suitable for collectors interested in fossil teeth, vertebrate fossils, Cretaceous specimens and the fossil record of Niger.

Geological Context and Locality

The Elrhaz Formation is the listed formation for this fossil, and the specimen is assigned to the Cretaceous. The locality provided is Gadaoufa, Tenere Desert, Niger. The Tenere Desert is known among collectors for its important fossil-bearing regions, making this locality information a valuable part of the specimen’s display and collection record.

This fossil can be displayed as a standalone natural-history specimen or incorporated into a broader collection of fossil material from the Cretaceous. Its subject matter also makes it suitable for educational displays concerning ancient aquatic animals, fossil preservation, vertebrate anatomy and the geological history represented by the Elrhaz Formation.

Collector and Display Appeal

The combination of a specialised lungfish dental structure, Cretaceous identification, Elrhaz Formation association and Niger locality gives this specimen strong appeal for fossil enthusiasts. It may be of interest to collectors building themed displays around prehistoric fish, fossil teeth, African fossils or palaeontological specimens from desert localities.

The specimen can be catalogued under lungfish tooth plate, fossil tooth plate, Cretaceous fossil, Elrhaz Formation fossil, Niger fossil and Tenere Desert fossil. Full sizing is shown in the photographs, allowing the item’s scale to be reviewed directly before purchase.

Authenticity and Photograph Information

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

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