3.4" Fossil Crusher Fish (Eodiaphyodus) Mouth Plate -Morocco

This is a 3.4" long fish crush plate (Eodiaphyodus sp.) from the Phosphate Deposits of Khouribga, Morocco. This is a part of the jaw of a fish that was used to crush marine invertebrates. Eodiaphyodus is an extinct genus of fish that had crushing teeth instead of cutting teeth, aiding in feeding on mollusks and crustaceans like crabs.

Comes with an acrylic stand.

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DETAILS
SPECIES
Eodiaphyodus sp.
LOCATION
Oulad Abdoun Basin, Morocco
FORMATION
Phosphate Deposits
SIZE
Plate: 3.4 x 2.7", Entire Specimen: 3.75 x 3.1"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#260401
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