Ancient Seas, North America, Middle Miocene to end of Pliocene eras, ca. 28 to 1.5 million years ago. This is a pretty, fossilized tooth from a prehistoric megalodon shark, one of the most legendary predators of the ocean. This tooth has developed a patch of white coral on the root from its time spent at the bottom of the ocean, and the circular cavities are from boring clams, testaments to the great age of this tooth. The enamel has gray hues with russet orange flecks, and some enamel has peeled away to reveal the interior black layers. This is a stellar example of what the forces of nature and the processes of fossilization can do. Megalodons were among the largest predators the ocean ever saw, but their teeth are the only parts that have survived since their cartilage bodies could not fossilize. Pictured stand not included, but available for an additional fee. Size: 4.36" L x 3.42" W (11.1 cm x 8.7 cm)
Provenance: ex-Lowcountry Geologic, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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Condition
Loss to enamel on frontside and verso and peeling as shown. Stable fissures and cavities in root from fossilization process. Chips to peripheries and tip of enamel. Circular cavities are from boring clams. Natural coral formation on root. Unpolished!