{"title":"Fossils in Matrix","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"height:55px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== 52. Fossils in Matrix — COPY FROM START TO END ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:920px;margin:0 auto;color:#292621;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:26px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;color:#9a6b32;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003ePaleoDeserts Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 14px;color:#211e1a;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:32px;line-height:1.25;\"\u003e🪨 Fossils in Matrix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"width:64px;height:2px;margin:0 auto;background-color:#b48348;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;text-align:center;color:#514c45;font-size:17px;\"\u003eBrowse fossils preserved or presented within matrix, including teeth, jaws, skulls and other fossil material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:26px 0;padding:22px;border:1px solid #ded6ca;border-radius:8px;background-color:#f8f6f2;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#292621;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:22px;text-align:center;\"\u003e🔎 Collection Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;color:#625c54;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;margin:5px;padding:8px 12px;background:#fff;border-radius:5px;\"\u003e✓ Natural matrix\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;margin:5px;padding:8px 12px;background:#fff;border-radius:5px;\"\u003e✓ Multiple fossil types\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;margin:5px;padding:8px 12px;background:#fff;border-radius:5px;\"\u003e✓ Geological presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:26px 0;padding:18px 20px;border-left:4px solid #a9783f;background-color:#f5f1ea;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 7px;color:#292621;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:20px;\"\u003e📸 Clear Specimen Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#514c45;\"\u003eEach product page presents the available photographs, dimensions, identification and preparation information for its particular specimen or fossil lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:28px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid #ded6ca;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#8a6031;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eExplore Fossils in Matrix below\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== END Fossils in Matrix ===== --\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ammonite-fossil-in-limestone-matrix-jurassic-marine-specimen-18688","title":"Ammonite Fossil in Matrix – 7.9 in (20 cm), Morocco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonite Fossil in Matrix – 7.9 in (20 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelected for its strong natural-history presence, this specimen is listed with photographs tied to reference AD-18688.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ammonite Fossil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 cm \/ 7.9 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e AD-18688\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmmonites were extinct marine cephalopods whose coiled shells are widely used for interpreting ancient marine environments and geological time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sold specimen remains published as a reference archive. 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The buyer will receive the exact specimen displayed in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔎 Specimen Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFossil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Associated series of 14 mosasaur vertebrae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Identified as \u003cem\u003ePrognathodon anceps\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230 cm \/ approximately 90.6 inches \/ 7.5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of vertebrae:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Cretaceous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 66 million years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sidi Chennane, Oulad Abdoun Basin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preserved and prepared within geological matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual association:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% from the same individual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdded vertebral elements:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepairs:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReconstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e One exact photographed specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $5500 USD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaleoDeserts reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e PD-MVR-0230\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⭐ An Exceptional Associated Fossil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtending seven and a half feet, this impressive sequence reveals the immense scale of the mosasaur’s spinal anatomy. The regular succession of 16 large vertebrae creates a powerful display that is entirely different from an isolated vertebra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts association with one individual, original matrix presentation and absence of repair or restoration make this a particularly important collector specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌊 Anatomy of a Cretaceous Marine Predator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrognathodon\u003c\/em\u003e was a large mosasaur that inhabited ancient marine environments during the Late Cretaceous. Mosasaurs were powerful marine reptiles rather than dinosaurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vertebral column supported the animal’s elongated body and transferred movement toward the tail during swimming. This extensive fossil series provides an impressive view of that essential anatomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🪨 Preserved in Geological Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surrounding matrix holds the vertebrae together as a cohesive natural-history display. Mineral coloration, fossil surfaces, natural cracks and geological textures remain visible throughout the specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📷 One Exact Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one is available. You will receive the exact 230 cm vertebral series presented in the product photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✈️ Shipping Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping is included. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PaleoDeserts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307028721956,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/0753\/1300\/files\/giant-prognathodon-anceps-vertebral-column-in-matrix-14-vertebrae-75-feet-2028174.png?v=1789672874"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/0753\/1300\/collections\/giant-prognathodon-currii-mosasaur-skull-145-cm-pd-msk-0145-7682544.png?v=1789009870","url":"https:\/\/paleodeserts.com\/collections\/fossils-in-matrix.oembed","provider":"PaleoDeserts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}