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What genus does this otodus tooth belong to

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ThePhysicist Regular Member

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Otodus is a genus. The tooth could be from Otodus obliquus. I don't know much about Moroccan teeth, so someone else may say it's Cretolamna or some other lamnid. 

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While I struggle to tell late Cretolamna teeth apart from Otodus obliquus teeth, I agree with the others and think this tooth is more Cretolamna-like in appearance. 

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3 hours ago, Praefectus said:

While I struggle to tell late Cretolamna teeth apart from Otodus obliquus teeth, I agree with the others and think this tooth is more Cretolamna-like in appearance. 

I’m glad I’m not the only one

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