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Mosasaur Tooth Fossil – Authentic Cretaceous Marine Reptile Tooth from Morocco – With Certificate of Authenticity
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Mosasaur Tooth Fossil – Authentic Cretaceous Marine Reptile Tooth from Morocco – With Certificate of Authenticity

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Specimen: Mosasaur Tooth

Age: Cretaceous

Location: Morocco

Size (picture scale cube=1cm):   18 x 12 x 32mm

 

Mosasaurs breathed air, were powerful swimmers, and were well-adapted to living in the warm, shallow, epicontinental seas prevalent during the Late Cretaceous Period. Mosasaurs were so well adapted to this environment that they gave birth to live young, rather than return to the shore to lay eggs, as sea turtles do. Mostly Liodon anceps but some Platecarpus ptychodon and Mosasaurus beaugei may be present.

 

ACTUAL AS SEEN: The image shows the EXACT specimen you will receive. The specimen has been carefully hand selected and photographed. Measurements are as accurate as possible, though be aware measuring precise dimensions can be difficult from irregular shaped items. Whilst we portray colours as close to life-like as we can, colours will vary if taken in sunlight, indoors, from monitor to monitor and device to device. Once this specimen is sold, we will update this listing with new similar selected item, with a new photo and dimensions.

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Description

This listing features an authentic Mosasaur tooth fossil from the Cretaceous Period, discovered in the fossil-rich beds of Morocco. These incredible teeth belonged to the ferocious marine reptiles known as Mosasaurs, apex predators of the Late Cretaceous seas that ruled the oceans approximately 100–66 million years ago.

Mosasaurs were air-breathing reptiles, not dinosaurs, and were more closely related to modern-day monitor lizards and snakes. They grew up to 50 feet (15 metres) in length, with a long streamlined body, powerful flippers, and jaws lined with razor-sharp conical teeth perfect for catching fish, ammonites, and even other marine reptiles.

These reptiles were highly adapted for life at sea. Unlike turtles which must return to land to lay eggs, Mosasaurs were so fully marine that they gave birth to live young, spending their entire life in water. Their fossils have been found all over the world, with Morocco being one of the richest sources due to its ancient seabed deposits.

The teeth offered in this listing are typically from Liodon anceps, though some may be from Mosasaurus beaugei or Platecarpus ptychodon, all members of the Mosasauridae family.

Whether you are a fossil enthusiast, collector, or educator, this Mosasaur tooth is a striking reminder of a time when giants ruled the prehistoric seas.

Item Details:

  • Specimen: Mosasaur Tooth
  • Age: Cretaceous Period (~100–66 million years ago)
  • Location: Morocco
  • Scale Reference: Scale cube = 1cm. See photos for full sizing.
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included

ACTUAL AS SEEN: The image shown is of the exact specimen you will receive. Each fossil is carefully hand-selected and photographed to ensure uniqueness and accuracy.

Please Note:

  • Some fossils may be propped for photography.
  • Colours may vary depending on lighting and screen calibration.
  • Dimensions are measured as precisely as possible, though irregular shapes may affect exact figures.
  • Once sold, this listing will be updated with a new specimen and image.
  • We recommend saving or screenshotting the photo of your purchased item for your personal records.

100% Genuine Fossil – Professionally Selected – Certificate of Authenticity Included

Additional information

Weight 1 g
Era

Cretaceous
Origin

Morocco

Cretaceous Information

The Cretaceous Period (145–66 million years ago) was the final era of the Mesozoic, marked by the dominance of dinosaurs and the rise of flowering plants. It had a warm, greenhouse climate, with high sea levels that created vast shallow inland seas. Marine life flourished, including mosasaurs, ammonites, and rudist reefs, while the land was ruled by iconic dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Spinosaurus. Mammals and birds diversified, and insects thrived. The period ended with the mass extinction event, likely caused by an asteroid impact, wiping out the dinosaurs and paving the way for the rise of mammals in the Cenozoic.

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