Basilosaurus fossil tooth (3.48") - Late Eocene, Morocco

Basilosaurus fossil tooth (3.48") - Late Eocene, MoroccoIn the Late Eocene Period, between 40 million and 34 million years ago, a "whale like" species known as Basilosaurus thrived. It was once believed to have been some sort of prehistoric reptile when it was first discovered in the United States during the 19th century. This is the reason Basilosaurus, a name that meaning "king lizard," was given to it in 1834. This whale was rather large. In actuality, it was about 15 tons and about 70 feet long. The

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5 meters when standing upright

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These exceptionally preserved fish fossils are revealed by carefully splitting open hard concretions

Each tooth shows clear enamel detail and curvature

This species is part of the Phacopid trilobites

It is the Irhazer Group's topmost unit

retaining their natural structure

dating back approximately 350 million years ago

though some may appear brittle or matted due to age and environmental conditions

Phytosaurs were crocodile-like Archosaurs that dominated rivers and swamps

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