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ID requested: Micro Shark Tooth from Khouribga (Cretaceous)


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Hi everyone,

 

Some time ago I was doing some prep on a block from the Phospate mines of Khouribga in Morocco (Cretaceous, Maastrichtian, 70 mya) with some Idgamanosaurus teeth in it. 
There were a lot of goodies in the block besides the two rooted Igdamanosaurus teeth like some coprolites, fish verts, a mosasaur tooth, Cretalamna tooth & Enchodus tooth.
But I also found this little shark tooth which is around 2 mm in length, but I can't seem find a proper ID for it. 
So I was hoping that there might be someone here on the forum with some knowlegde on micro teeth from Khouribga that might know what this tooth is. 

 

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Thank you in advance! 

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If it wasn't Cretaceous I would say Abdounia. Maybe try some of the Cretaceous species within Ginglymostoma.

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31 minutes ago, gigantoraptor said:

If it wasn't Cretaceous I would say Abdounia. Maybe try some of the Cretaceous species within Ginglymostoma.

Yes, I was expecting something in the field of nurse sharks or bamboo sharks with this little tooth

15 minutes ago, Troodon said:

Check this out 

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Well that looks like a fine match! Thanks @Troodon, I think you have solved the mystery! :) 

Thank you all for the very fast and helpfull response!

Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science!
Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel.  

View my collection topic here:

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My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic

Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm

Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium)

My latest fossil hunt

 

Next project will be a dedicated prepping space.

 

"A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister

 

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