Mosasaur Tooth. Mosasaurus beaugei. Late Cretaceous. Continental Sandstone Deposits. Kem Kem Basin, Morocco...

Description

Mosasaur Tooth
Mosasaurus beaugei
Late Cretaceous
Continental Sandstone Deposits
Kem Kem Basin, Morocco
2.33 x 1.33 x 1.17 inches (5.92 x 3.38 x 2.97 cm)

This robust theropod tooth displays a pronounced conical profile, with fine longitudinal striations preserved along the crown. The apex remains remarkably sharp, a feature far less common among comparable specimens and indicative of minimal post-depositional abrasion. Portions of the lower enamel layer are absent, revealing underlying dentine but without compromising the tooth's overall morphology. Subtle variations in coloration-from deep brown through lighter, mineral-rich tones-highlight the processes of fossilization that shaped the specimen. This compelling example offers collectors a scientifically informative and visually impressive addition for any dinosaur fossil grouping.

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