{"product_id":"globidens-mosasaur-skull-with-crushing-teeth-66-cm-pd-gsk-0066","title":"Globidens Mosasaur Skull with Crushing Teeth, 66 cm – PD-GSK-0066","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🦴 66 CM GLOBIDENS MOSASAUR SKULL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis distinctive 66 cm Globidens mosasaur skull is reported from the Sidi Chennane area of Morocco’s Oulad Abdoun Basin. Its robust cranial form and rounded crushing teeth immediately distinguish it from mosasaurs possessing narrow, pointed dentition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlobidens belonged to a specialized group of Late Cretaceous marine reptiles adapted to process resistant prey. Mosasaurs lived during the age of dinosaurs, but they were marine reptiles rather than dinosaurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔎 Specimen Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFossil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mosasaur skull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Identified as \u003cem\u003eGlobidens\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 66 cm \/ approximately 26 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 Sidi Chennane, Oulad Abdoun Basin, Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual association:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 80% reported from one individual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal fossil teeth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 90% reported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay stand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e One exact photographed specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e PD-GSK-0066\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🛠️ Condition and Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fossil elements were extracted from their geological matrix and prepared as a stable three-dimensional skull display. Repairs are present. Approximately 10% of the displayed teeth are understood to be added replacements, subject to final confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏛️ Display and Collecting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skull’s 66 cm length, rounded dentition and mounted presentation make it an engaging centerpiece for a specialist collection, gallery, office, library or natural-history interior. The photographed display stand is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✈️ Complimentary Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFossil disclaimer: Identification, locality and preservation percentages are based on the supplied specimen information. This is a repaired and prepared display containing material not confirmed as belonging to the same individual and a small proportion of added teeth. Natural cracks, mineral variation and preparation evidence may be visible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PaleoDeserts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56221451059492,"sku":null,"price":3300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/0753\/1300\/files\/globidens-mosasaur-skull-with-crushing-teeth-66-cm-pd-gsk-0066-3046949.png?v=1788844570","url":"https:\/\/paleodeserts.com\/products\/globidens-mosasaur-skull-with-crushing-teeth-66-cm-pd-gsk-0066","provider":"PaleoDeserts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}