{"product_id":"authentic-mosasaur-tooth-fossil","title":"Authentic Mosasaur Tooth Fossil from the Oulad Abdoun Basin, Morocco","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOwn an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Mosasaur tooth fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e attributed to an indeterminate species of \u003cem\u003ePrognathodon\u003c\/em\u003e, recovered from the renowned phosphate deposits of Khouribga in Morocco. The Oulad Abdoun Basin is one of the world's most important sources of Late Cretaceous marine fossils, preserving abundant evidence of the ancient ecosystems that once occupied this region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eMosasaur tooth fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e displays the robust construction associated with \u003cem\u003ePrognathodon\u003c\/em\u003e, a genus of powerful mosasaurs known for their substantial jaws and strong teeth. Its warm brown colouration and preserved enamel give the tooth an attractive natural appearance, while the surrounding mineralised material provides a visible connection to the ancient seabed in which it was preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eFossil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mosasaur Tooth\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indeterminate \u003cem\u003ePrognathodon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mosasauridae\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Cretaceous Period, approximately 72–66 million years old\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Khouribga, Oulad Abdoun Basin, Morocco\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 40 × 26 × 23 mm\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 g\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003ePreservation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fossilised tooth with associated sedimentary material\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professionally repaired and stabilised\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe History of the Mosasaur\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMosasaurs were large marine reptiles that became some of the dominant predators of the Late Cretaceous seas. Although they lived alongside dinosaurs, they were not dinosaurs themselves. Instead, mosasaurs belonged to the squamate reptiles, the wider group that includes modern monitor lizards and snakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrognathodon\u003c\/em\u003e was one of the more robust mosasaur genera. Its powerful jaws and sturdy teeth were well suited to capturing and processing a variety of prey, reflecting the diversity of feeding strategies that evolved among these highly successful marine reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Late Cretaceous, much of what is now Morocco was covered by a broad marine environment. The phosphate deposits of the Oulad Abdoun Basin accumulated within this ancient setting and have subsequently become famous for their remarkable abundance of marine vertebrate fossils, including mosasaurs, sharks, fish and other prehistoric animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tooth has been \u003cstrong\u003eprofessionally repaired and stabilised\u003c\/strong\u003e, a common conservation treatment for fossils recovered from Moroccan phosphate deposits. Such restoration helps protect fragile fossil material and preserve the specimen for long-term study and display while retaining its character as an authentic fossil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Relic from the Ancient Moroccan Seas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eMosasaur tooth fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a tangible connection to an ocean that existed more than 66 million years ago. Its robust form, preserved enamel and mineralised surrounding material provide an evocative reminder of the formidable reptiles that patrolled the Late Cretaceous seas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen would make an excellent addition to a collection of \u003cstrong\u003eMosasaur fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e, Moroccan fossils, Cretaceous marine reptiles or prehistoric predator remains. It is equally suited to educational displays and collectors interested in the extraordinary marine ecosystems of the final chapter of the Age of Dinosaurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwn a preserved piece of Earth's lost oceans — an authentic Mosasaur tooth from the famous Late Cretaceous deposits of Morocco.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_Tuc26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45767747043524,"sku":"S152","price":380.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S152MosasaurToothFossil_1.webp?v=1771400361","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/authentic-mosasaur-tooth-fossil","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}