{"product_id":"extremely-rare-140-cm-thalassotitan-atrox-mosasaur-jaw-100-original","title":"Extremely Rare 140 cm Thalassotitan atrox Mosasaur Jaw – 100% Original","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🦎 HUGE 140 CM THALASSOTITAN ATROX MOSASAUR JAW\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally large Moroccan mosasaur jaw measuring 140 cm, or approximately 55.1 inches. Identified as \u003cem\u003eThalassotitan atrox\u003c\/em\u003e, this remarkable Late Cretaceous fossil remains presented within its original geological matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jaw is reported as 100% associated with one individual, with all displayed teeth reported as original fossil teeth. No repairs or restoration have been reported. You will receive the exact one-of-a-kind specimen shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔎 Fossil Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFossil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large mosasaur jaw in matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Identified as \u003cem\u003eThalassotitan atrox\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140 cm \/ approximately 55.1 inches\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\u003eReported locality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benguerir Basin, 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 Reported as 100%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplayed teeth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reported as 100% original fossil teeth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdded jaw elements:\u003c\/strong\u003e None reported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepairs:\u003c\/strong\u003e None reported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e None reported\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 $4,500 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-MJW-0140\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌊 A Formidable Cretaceous Marine Reptile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThalassotitan atrox\u003c\/em\u003e was a large mosasaur from the closing stages of the Late Cretaceous. Mosasaurs were powerful marine reptiles rather than dinosaurs. Their robust jaws and teeth were adapted for capturing and processing substantial prey in ancient marine environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🪨 Original Matrix Presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surrounding geological matrix provides a natural setting for the fossilized jawbone and teeth. At 140 cm long, the specimen creates an imposing display while retaining the geological character of its preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏛️ Exceptional Large-Scale Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring more than 4.5 feet long, this jaw is suited to a serious private collection, paleontology display, natural-history gallery, educational institution or museum-inspired interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📷 Exact Photographed Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a unique physical fossil rather than a stock example. The buyer will receive the exact 140 cm jaw presented in the listing photographs. Only one specimen is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PaleoDeserts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56304720707876,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/0753\/1300\/files\/extremely-rare-140-cm-thalassotitan-atrox-mosasaur-jaw-100-original-8353465.png?v=1789672873","url":"https:\/\/paleodeserts.com\/products\/extremely-rare-140-cm-thalassotitan-atrox-mosasaur-jaw-100-original","provider":"PaleoDeserts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}