Lot 650
Foot-Long Mosasaur Jaw Section, 90-100 Million Years Old. Mosasaurs were the top predators of the cretaceous seas 90-100 million years ago. They ate sharks for breakfast. Some of these large marine reptiles grew to over 60 feet in length. They were not dinosaurs, as no dinosaurs swam in the ocean, but are distant relatives of the present Komodo dragon. Found in the Sahara desert of Morocco, this impressive foot-long, jaw section is centered in a 17 x 9 sandstone matrix. Single teeth are fairly common, but jaw segments with teeth attached are rarely encountered. There is excellent color contrast with light brown and gray bone, brown sandstone matrix and darker brown teeth. The teeth are still sharp with excellent enamel and roots. This is a most impressive fossil from the T-Rex of the cretaceous ocean. Weight is 17½ pounds.
Estimated Value $400 - 700.
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