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2.6" Rooted Crushing Mosasaur (Igdamanosaurus) Tooth - Morocco
This
is an unusual Mosasaur tooth from Igdamanosaurus aegyptiacus, formerly assigned to the genus Globidens. Most Mosasaurs had sharp teeth that had evolved to grab slippery prey such as fish. Igdamanosaurus had semi-spherical teeth with rounded acorn-like points, which were much better suited for crushing tough armored prey like small turtles, ammonites, and bivalves.
The tooth has its original root still attached making it a fairly rare find.
The tooth has its original root still attached making it a fairly rare find.
It comes from the massive phosphate deposits in the Oulad Abdoun Basin near Khouribga, Morocco. These deposits are mined for phosphate, one of Morocco's biggest exports. The fossils are collected as a byproduct of the mining operations, saving them from certain destruction by the rock crusher.
SPECIES
Igdamanosaurus aegyptiacus
AGE
LOCATION
Oulad Abdoun Basin, Khouribga, Morocco
FORMATION
Phosphate Deposits
SIZE
2.6" long
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#266001
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