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Ozan Formation Mosasaur Tooth


Othniel C. Marsh

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I recently came across this mosasaur tooth from the Ozan Formation for sale, and wondered if it would be possible to identify to a genus or species level. It measures around 1.5cm from the tip of the tooth to its base. It is my understanding that @pachy-pleuro-whatnot-odon is something of an expert on marine reptiles. What do you make of the tooth?

 

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Thanks in advance for any proposals
Othniel

 

 

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Tricky, since it's so small and worn, and with photographs that don't really show too much of the tooth's features. Looks plioplatecarpine, though...

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