2.2″ Original Mosasaurus Tooth Rare Fossil Dinosaur

This well-preserved, 2.2″ fossil Mosasaurus (Prognathodon) tooth hails from the Upper Cretaceous phosphate deposits in the renowned Oulad Abdoun Basin of Morocco, a treasure trove for paleontology enthusiasts and fossil collectors alike.

Derived from the vast phosphate deposits in the Oulad Abdoun Basin near Khouribga, Morocco, this specimen holds significant scientific and historical value. These deposits, primarily mined for phosphate, yield invaluable fossils as a byproduct of the extraction process, salvaging them from the brink of destruction by industrial activities.

Mosasaurs, colossal marine reptiles that once dominated the seas approximately 90 million years ago, represent a pivotal era in Earth’s history. Flourishing during the latter part of the Cretaceous period, mosasaurs emerged as apex predators following the decline of ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs, showcasing remarkable adaptability and ecological diversity in various oceanic habitats.