Description: 7" Mosasaur Platecarpus Fossil Jaw Section Teeth Cretaceous Dinosaur Era COA Location: Oued Zem, Morocco Weight: 1 Pound 7.3 Ounces Dimensions: 7 Inches Long, 3.5 Inches Wide, 1.9 Inches Thick Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Comes with a Free Stand. The item pictured is the one you will receive. This is a genuine Fossil. 100 - 66 Million Years old, Upper Cretaceous, Maastrichtian Epoch. Name: Platecarpus (Flat wrist). Named By: Edward Drinker Cope - 1869. Diet: Carnivore. Size: 4.3 meters long. Time period: Santonian to early Campanian of the Cretaceous. Fossil representation: Remains of multiple individuals, some of them revealing impressions of soft tissues. Platecarpus was a medium-sized Mosasaur with long, narrow jaws lined with sharp, pointy teeth. This marine lizard grew to 24 feet (7 meters) in length and roamed the shallow seas of the Late Cretaceous in search of small fish and squid. Platecarpus was more selective in its diet than its larger and more ferocious relative Tylosaurus, a deadly hunter with eyes for anything that moved. While not the biggest mosasaur, Platecarpus was one of the most abundant; its fossils have been found in ancient seabeds in North America, Europe, and Africa. As with all mosasaurs, a long and muscular, vertically flattened tail powered Platecarpus through the water in a snakelike fashion while flipper-like limbs provided the steering. Some fossilized specimens have thick eardrums, an adaptation that may have allowed the sea monster to chase fish into deep waters. Please be aware of the nature of fossils: Being buried under the ground for millions of years under tons of pressure tends to be rough. No fossil comes out of the ground whole and perfect. Most fossils have undergone some restoration, while others are altered by man simply to enhance their presentation in different ways. The workers in Morocco do a very professional job, of unearthing and preserving these natural treasures, however, commonly natural cracks are visible on the surface. These are part of the natural beauty of the fossil and not considered defects. Shipping Payments Terms of Sale Contact Us We offer combined discounted shipping on purchases made the same day. If your using PayPal payment we only ship to the shipping address specified on PayPal. Most orders are shipped with the United States Postal Services with tracking. All shipments will be shipped within 24 hours except Sundays Signatures are required on all purchases over $100 USD All payments must be made within 72 hours of placing your order. UNCONDITIONAL RETURN POLICY At Fossil Age Minerals, customer service and satisfaction are our highest priorities. Because your positive buying experience is very important to us, Fossil Age Minerals has an Unconditional return policy if: 1. All returns must be in their original state. 2. All return requests are made within 30 Calendar days of receipt of merchandise. You can contact us between the hour of 9:00AM - 8:00PM Central time Mon - Fri. We are closed on weekends and holidays.
Price: 215.99 USD
Location: Post Falls, Idaho
End Time: 2024-11-22T23:13:22.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: Morocco
