Striatolamia macrota Shark Tooth Fossil Late Paleocene Thanetian Aquia Formation Piscataway Member Maryland USA

Description

Fossil Identification

This listing features a Striatolamia macrota shark tooth fossil, identified as Late Paleocene (Thanetian) material from the Aquia Formation, Piscataway Member. The specimen is associated with Wades Bay, Charles County, Maryland, USA, providing a specific geological and geographical context for collectors of fossil shark teeth and Paleocene marine fossils.

Geological Context

The Thanetian is the later stage of the Paleocene Epoch, a period that followed the end-Cretaceous mass extinction and preceded the Eocene. Fossils from this interval are important for documenting marine life during an early phase of Cenozoic ecosystem development. The Aquia Formation is a recognised geological unit in Maryland, and the Piscataway Member represents a more specific subdivision within that formation.

A fossil shark tooth from this setting combines taxonomic interest with stratigraphic value. The identification Striatolamia macrota connects the specimen to a named fossil shark taxon, while the Thanetian age and Aquia Formation placement provide useful information for display labels, teaching collections, geological study and fossil comparisons. This makes it suitable for collectors seeking an identified Paleocene shark tooth rather than an unspecified fossil specimen.

Collector Display

Striatolamia macrota shark tooth fossils are appealing additions to collections focused on fossil sharks, marine palaeontology, Cenozoic fossils or Maryland geology. The named identification and formation information allow the specimen to be presented with meaningful geological context. It can be displayed as a standalone fossil, incorporated into a shark-tooth collection or used alongside other specimens to illustrate changes in marine faunas through geological time.

The locality information associated with this specimen is Wades Bay, Charles County, Maryland, USA. The combination of locality, formation, member and geological stage is particularly useful for collectors who catalogue specimens by both taxonomic identification and stratigraphic origin.

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.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

Please review the photographs carefully as they provide the best visual reference for the individual tooth included in this listing. The supplied specimen is presented as a Striatolamia macrota shark tooth fossil from the Late Paleocene Thanetian, Aquia Formation, Piscataway Member, with the stated Maryland locality information.