Description
This listing is for a remarkable Mosasaur jaw fossil embedded in a composite matrix, dating back to the Aptian stage of the Early Cretaceous period. This fossil was discovered in the Kem Kem Beds of the Kem Kem Basin, Khouribga, Morocco, a globally renowned fossil site known for yielding incredible marine reptile fossils from the age of the dinosaurs.
This particular specimen is from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most prestigious fossil collections in the world.
Fossil Details:
- Species: Mosasaur sp. (Genus indeterminate)
- Age: Approx. 110 – 100 million years old (Early Cretaceous, Aptian)
- Formation: Kem Kem Beds
- Location: Kem Kem Basin, Khouribga, Morocco
About Mosasaurs
Mosasaurs were large, marine reptiles that dominated the seas during the Late Cretaceous period. They were apex predators, closely related to modern-day monitor lizards and snakes. These formidable marine reptiles had powerful jaws lined with sharp, conical teeth, designed for catching and consuming fish, ammonites, and even smaller marine reptiles.
Fossils of Mosasaurs, including teeth and jaw sections, are highly sought after by collectors due to their impressive size, historical significance, and well-preserved detail.
Key Features:
- Jaw with Multiple Teeth Preserved – A visually striking specimen
- Historic & Scientific Value – An important piece of prehistoric marine history
- Sourced from the Alice Purnell Collection – A fossil from one of the most renowned private collections
Why Buy From Us?
- All fossils are carefully selected for their quality and authenticity
- Each fossil comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
- The fossil you see is the fossil you receive
Size Information:
Scale rule squares = 1cm. Please refer to the photos for full sizing.
A Unique Addition for Collectors and Enthusiasts
This Mosasaur jaw fossil is an exceptional specimen for any fossil collector, paleontology enthusiast, or museum display. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the marine ecosystems of the Cretaceous period and the apex predators that ruled the ancient seas.
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Own a Piece of Prehistoric Marine History
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an authentic Mosasaur jaw fossil in composite matrix, a relic from the Cretaceous seas.
Order now – this is a one-of-a-kind specimen.
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