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RARE: Diseased Otodus Shark Tooth Fossil (Pathology) – Eocene – Oued Zem Phosphate Deposit, Khouribga, Morocco

RARE: Diseased Otodus Shark Tooth Fossil (Pathology) – Eocene – Oued Zem Phosphate Deposit, Khouribga, Morocco

Original price was: £36.00.Current price is: £32.40.

RARE Diseased Otodus Shark Tooth Fossil (Pathological Specimen) – Eocene – Oued Zem, Khouribga, Morocco

This listing presents a highly unusual and rare pathological fossil tooth from the extinct Otodus shark, a genus belonging to the order Lamniformes and family Otodontidae. This specimen comes from the phosphate-rich beds of Oued Zem, near Khouribga, in central Morocco and dates to the Eocene Epoch (approximately 56 to 34 million years ago).

Fossil Type: Diseased/Pathological Shark Tooth

Species: Otodus sp. (likely Otodus obliquus)

Order: Lamniformes

Family: Otodontidae

Geological Stage: Early to Middle Eocene (Ypresian to Lutetian)

Formation: Phosphate beds of Oued Zem

Location: Oued Zem, Khouribga, Morocco

Depositional Environment: Shallow marine, nutrient-rich phosphate seaway

Morphology Features:

This tooth exhibits clear pathological deformation, potentially due to developmental anomalies, trauma, or disease during the shark’s life. Unlike standard Otodus teeth, which typically display broad triangular crowns with smooth edges and robust roots, this specimen shows asymmetrical distortion, thickened root structure, and abnormal crown development, making it a fascinating insight into prehistoric marine biology and palaeopathology.

Notable:

Pathological teeth are rare in the fossil record, especially from apex predators like Otodus. Such deformities provide valuable information about the health, injuries, and behaviour of extinct marine vertebrates. This diseased tooth is a remarkable addition for collectors of rare fossil anomalies or educational collections focusing on fossil pathologies and palaeopathological studies.

Condition: Stable and intact, with the pathological features well-preserved. Enamel and root display clear evidence of abnormal growth. This is the exact specimen shown and sold.

Scale Reference: Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm. Please refer to the photo for full sizing.

Important Note:

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

This unique fossil offers a rare opportunity to own a true palaeopathological specimen from the ancient Eocene oceans of North Africa.

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RARE Diseased Otodus Shark Tooth Fossil (Pathological Specimen) – Eocene – Oued Zem, Khouribga, Morocco

This listing presents a highly unusual and rare pathological fossil tooth from the extinct Otodus shark, a genus belonging to the order Lamniformes and family Otodontidae. This specimen comes from the phosphate-rich beds of Oued Zem, near Khouribga, in central Morocco and dates to the Eocene Epoch (approximately 56 to 34 million years ago).

Fossil Type: Diseased/Pathological Shark Tooth

Species: Otodus sp. (likely Otodus obliquus)

Order: Lamniformes

Family: Otodontidae

Geological Stage: Early to Middle Eocene (Ypresian to Lutetian)

Formation: Phosphate beds of Oued Zem

Location: Oued Zem, Khouribga, Morocco

Depositional Environment: Shallow marine, nutrient-rich phosphate seaway

Morphology Features:

This tooth exhibits clear pathological deformation, potentially due to developmental anomalies, trauma, or disease during the shark’s life. Unlike standard Otodus teeth, which typically display broad triangular crowns with smooth edges and robust roots, this specimen shows asymmetrical distortion, thickened root structure, and abnormal crown development, making it a fascinating insight into prehistoric marine biology and palaeopathology.

Notable:

Pathological teeth are rare in the fossil record, especially from apex predators like Otodus. Such deformities provide valuable information about the health, injuries, and behaviour of extinct marine vertebrates. This diseased tooth is a remarkable addition for collectors of rare fossil anomalies or educational collections focusing on fossil pathologies and palaeopathological studies.

Condition: Stable and intact, with the pathological features well-preserved. Enamel and root display clear evidence of abnormal growth. This is the exact specimen shown and sold.

Scale Reference: Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm. Please refer to the photo for full sizing.

Important Note:

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

This unique fossil offers a rare opportunity to own a true palaeopathological specimen from the ancient Eocene oceans of North Africa.

Additional information

Era

Eocene
Origin

Morocco

Eocene Information

The Eocene Period (56–33.9 million years ago) was a time of warm global temperatures and the rapid evolution of mammals following the extinction of the dinosaurs. The climate was hot and humid, with lush rainforests covering much of the planet, even near the poles. Mammals diversified into new ecological roles, with early primates, whales (like Basilosaurus), large herbivores, and carnivores emerging. Birds and reptiles also thrived, and the first grasses began spreading, setting the stage for later grassland ecosystems. By the late Eocene, the Earth’s climate cooled significantly, leading to the formation of the first Antarctic ice sheets and the eventual transition to the drier, cooler Oligocene Period.

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