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Mosasaurus anceps (Prognathodon)

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M1062 BoP
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An ultra rare Mosasaur matrix piece with two Top Quality Mosasaurus (Prognathodon) anceps teeth with their original roots. Another May 2018 Fossil of the Month selection. Includes a massive 5-1/2" tooth and a 3" tooth in the original matrix. Both are fully rooted and perfect teeth which is very rare! This is not your typical Mosasaur crown glued to a root. This is an all original, associated specimen (beware of the fakes - discussion below). Exceptional condition and preservation.  No repair or restoration. Museum Quality. The only authentic Mosasaur specimen with two original rooted teeth that I have seen!  Note - the large Moroccan Mosasaurs are being renamed to a Prognathodon genus. Authenticity guaranteed. 

M1062  BoP       SIZE: 5-1/2" (larger) 3" (smaller)

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These are huge examples of extinct Mosasaurus anceps, a large Cretaceous, marine reptile. Sharks had to fear these creatures! Found in the phosphate mine region, Khouribga, Morocco. A massive Mosasaur tooth from the hero of Jurassic World!

Common problems with rooted Mosasaur teeth - 

1) Rooted teeth are commonly faked with the crown reattached to a root (sometimes a manufactured root), The intersection of the crown and root is usually a line which is different colored and looks like matrix or glue on the fakes. 

2) Rooted teeth are often artificially set of matrix since there is a demand for a matrix rooted teeth and it easier to conceal restoration work with matrix teeth. You will see a different color and consistency of the matrix layer around the teeth on the fakes. 

3) Large rooted Mosasaur teeth typically always have a flaw(s). M1062 is a perfect tooth.