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An exceptionally large Jurassic Belemnite from Russia. The brown translucent shell shows exceptional preservation. These Belemnites are incredibly large and massive! My largest one! Authenticity guaranteed.

Name: Cylindroteuthis oweni        Age: Middle Jurassic        Location: Rizan region, Russia

X092           Size: 6-13/16"   (1-1/16" W)

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An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Ptychodus latissimus, an extinct durophagous (shell-crushing) shark, tooth from Ellis Co., Texas. An excellent example of this Upper Cretaceous Atco Fm. tooth. These massive teeth have a design with 5 to 6 strong transverse ridges extending across the cusp face and granular margins. Authenticity guaranteed.  Perfect tooth. 

T291            SIZE: 1"

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An exceptionally large Jurassic Cylindroteuthis Belemnite from the Rizan Region, Russia. The brown translucent shell shows exceptional preservation with a polished surface. These Belemnites are incredibly large and massive! From the Kelovey Fm., Middle Jurassiv (170 MYA).  My largest specimen. Authenticity guaranteed.

Name: Cylindroteuthis oweni        Age: Middle Jurassic        Location: Rizan region, Russia

X091           Size: 8-1/4"   (13/16" W)

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An expertly prepared, rare GEM quality Thysanopeltis speciosa trilobite. A November Fossil of the Month. A very uniquely designed trilobite. The preparation is German with all original colors and no restoration. Great natural brown and black shell with excellent luster. The eyes are compound under magnification, but this species does not have a deep facet design. A Middle Devonian (380 mya) trilobite from the Djebel Issoumour, Alif area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. A fantastic collector's specimen. The BEST!  Note - This specimen weighs 1.5 lbs. A shipping surcharge will apply to international orders.

XM32        Size: 1-3/4"

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A natural Hoploscaphites nebrascensis ammonite with excellent preservation of the shell material. This ammonite species exhibits big ribs with multiple rows of tubercles (nodes). This specimen is sits on an original Pierre Shale with a flat base for a great display. This ammonite is from the upper Cretaceous, Pierre Shale Fm. of So. Dakota. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic display piece.  

SD03        Size: 1-7/8"

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A Top Quality Ptychodus latissimus, an extinct durophagous (shell-crushing) shark, tooth from Ellis Co., Texas. An excellent example of this Upper Cretaceous Atco Fm. tooth. These massive teeth have a design with 5 to 6 strong transverse ridges extending across the cusp face and granular margins. Authenticity guaranteed.  Near perfect tooth - some root loss. 

T292            SIZE: 5/8"

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"The CLASSIC BIG DEVONIAN TRILOBITE" A LARGE, TOP QUALITY Drotops megamanicus trilobite on original matrix. It is beautifully prepared and fully exposed. Preparation is excellent with all original colors and no restoration. Incredible detail and completeness. Color is the natural black shell. Compound eyes are exceptionally preserved showing center dimples (see photos). All natural - an incredible display piece - only minor prep touch up requried. Middle Devonian age. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. A TOP QUIALITY BIG Moroccan trilobite from Issoumour, Alnif area. A fantastic Drotops megamanicus specimen. One of the best that I have offered!   Note - specimen wights 2.7 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage. Please inquire.

XM51       Size: 4-3/4"  (2-5/8" Wide)

Adding 31 quality Moroccan trilobites in April 2025.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

A beautifully prepared, GEM QUALITY Comura bultyncki trilobite. The collector's favorite spiny trilobite. An April Fossil of the Month. Dozens of large spines fully exposed requiring many dozens of hours of air abrasion. One of the most difficult species to prepare. The Comura has very ornate spiny trilobite design with excellent compound eyes! Excellent shell and spine preservation. Large size. A scarce species! The ultimate Middle Devonian (390 mya) spiny trilobite from the Oufaten area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. One of my favorite spiny trilobites and one of the best Comura trilobites that I have seen!  Note - specimen weights 2.3 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage. Please inquire.  

XM05          Size: 2-1/4"   (1-9/16" wide)

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A scarce, Top Quality Abelisaurid dinosaur tooth from the Cretaceous Kem Kem deposits of Morocco. This is a premaxillary (front) tooth with a "D" shaped base cross-section. Once thought to be a "raptor" tooth, it is now clear that these teeth are Abelisaurid, a family of ceratosaurian theropod dinosaurs with the unique straight posterior carina. They were the dominate smaller theropod in the late Cretaceous Kem Kem deposit. Fantastic red color and serrations. Excellent preservation. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic Abelisaurid tooth.  They do not find many premaillary teeth.

M1256       Size: 9/16"

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 Incredibly colored I. oxyrinchus teeth with desert polish. Anterior position teeth. You do not see this species often. P355 is a GEM tooth, but has a bit of root missing in the reverse side.

P355 (Left)       SIZE: 1-5/16"

A Rare, "Flying" Minicryphaeus giganteus trilobite. Another November Fossil of the Month. The specimen has been expertly prepared to make it completely free standing in a flying position. This is a BIG trilobite with a very unique design. Incredible shell and spine preservation and incredible size for this rare species! A well defined rostrum and excellent compound eyes. Note-  a rather new trilobite which was first described and named in 2014. An Early Devonian (410 mya) trilobite from the Jbel El Mrakib area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. A very large and well preserved trilobite. Stands 4-1/2" tall - an incredible display! Much better than typical examples in the market. The BEST collector's quality! Museum Quality.

XM48        Size: 3-3/8"  x  1-3/4" W  ;  Specimen mount is 4-1/2" tall.

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A natural Hoploscaphites nodosus ammonite and a Nautilus (Eutrephoceras) with excellent preservation of the shell material. A December Fossil of the Month. This ammonite species exhibits big ribs with large tubercles (nodes). Both ammonites are nicely displayed on their original Pierre Shale matrix with a flat base. Matrix size is 4.5" x 2.5". This ammonite is from the upper Cretaceous, Pierre Shale Fm. of So. Dakota. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic display piece.  Note - this specimen weighs 1.6 lbs. An international supplemental shipping charge will apply.

SD06        Size: 2-3/4"  &  2"

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