{"product_id":"16-original-prognathodon-anceps-fossils-mosasaur-vertebrae-in-matrix-6-9-feet-copy","title":"Giant Prognathodon anceps Vertebral Column in Matrix – 14 Vertebrae, 7.5 feet","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🦴 GIANT 230 CM PROGNATHODON ANCEPS VERTEBRAL COLUMN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA monumental series of 14 associated mosasaur vertebrae measuring an extraordinary 230 cm—approximately 90.6 inches or 7.5 feet. Identified as \u003cem\u003ePrognathodon anceps\u003c\/em\u003e, this substantial vertebral sequence remains preserved within its geological matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 16 vertebrae come from the same individual and form a 100% original associated fossil display. No additional vertebrae, repairs, reconstructed sections or restoration are present. 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. 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