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  • Mosasaur Teeth and Bones


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    Taxonomy

    Mosasaur

    Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
    Class: Reptilia
    Order: Squamata
    Family: Mosasauridae
    Genus: Prognathodon
    Species: Prognathodon solvayi?
    Author Citation Dollo, 1889

    Geological Time Scale

    Era: Mesozoic
    Period: Cretaceous
    Epoch: Late

    Stratigraphy

    Phosphate Deposits

    Provenance

    Acquired by: Purchase/Trade

    Dimensions

    Length: 11” "
    Width: 7.7” "

    Location

    Khourigba
    Morocco

    Comments

    There are two rooted teeth with the larger one being 3.4” long and one smaller serrated tooth. Surrounding the teeth are various bones and jaw fragments (Mosasaur and other creatures), along with shells. The specimen is still covered in paste to secure the bones and teeth. 




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