Description: Otodus obliquus Shark Tooth Fossil - Ancient Apex Predator Otodus obliquus Shark Tooth Fossil - Mesozoic Marine Predator This stunning Otodus obliquus tooth fossil, measuring 8 cm, comes from one of the largest and most formidable sharks of the Paleocene and Eocene epochs. *Otodus obliquus* was a powerful apex predator with a unique jaw structure designed for seizing large prey, including fish and marine reptiles. This tooth, with its broad triangular shape and sharp serrated edges, is a striking example of this species' predatory adaptation. Key Features of Otodus obliquus Tooth Fossil: Species: Otodus obliquus Era: Paleocene to Eocene (60 - 45 million years ago) Size: Approximately 5.5 cm in length, showcasing the size of this prehistoric predator Location: Phosphate deposits of Morocco Condition: Well-preserved with complete structure, displaying serrations and enamel with minimal wear Significance in Paleontology: Otodus obliquus is a key species in the evolutionary lineage leading to the Megalodon. This ancient shark, known for its large teeth and powerful bite, is crucial to understanding the development of the gigantic *Carcharocles* lineage. Fossils like this tooth shed light on the marine ecosystems of the Paleocene and Eocene periods, when sharks were diversifying after the mass extinction that ended the Cretaceous period. Related Fossil Shark Species: Carcharocles megalodon - Known as the largest shark species in history, related to *Otodus* and measuring up to 60 feet in length. Cretalamna appendiculata - A transitional ancestor of *Otodus*, this shark is found in Late Cretaceous deposits worldwide. Hemipristis serra - Known as the "snaggletooth shark," this species from the Miocene had teeth designed for gripping slippery prey. Isurus hastalis - An ancestor of the modern mako shark, well-adapted for swift hunting in open waters. Alopias grandis - A large species of thresher shark from the Miocene with a distinctive elongated tail fin. Scapanorhynchus - An extinct goblin shark from the Cretaceous with a unique elongated snout.
Price: 45 USD
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Animal Class: Shark
Country/Region of Manufacture: Morocco
