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Dimensions
Block
46cm long x 18.5cm wide x 10cm deepVertebra
36cm long x 10cm wideWeight
8Kg Approximately
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Otodus Obliquus Fossil Shark Vertebra Centrums - SP2226 | ||
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Description
Magnificent Otodus Fossil Vertebra, or sometimes referred to as Centrums, are from an Extinct Mackerel Shark known as the Otodus Obliquus. Large discs, that are semi exposed from bedrock block, and showing exceptional preservation and detail. All the vertebra are in original [as found condition], and are from one animal shark; this is considerably Rare, and a fine edition to any Fossil collection.
Fossil Facts
Specimens of this calibre and of a high preserved state are extremely difficult to attain at present, not only in the fossil trade, but also in todays digs [fossil sites]. This is largely because, many of the beds are now dug out, restricted/off limits, collapsed/flooded, or are so deep, that material is virtually impossible to find complete or even extract from the sedimentary rock, because it is a lot tough [harder rock].
The tools and machinery required to un-earth such material is impossible to reach the beds location due to the terrain, so most excavating is slowly and carefully done by hand.
Other Fossil material found from the deeper beds of Morocco, are often the subject to more fossil wear; naturally, due to the constant change to the environment, continuous and gradual continental plates shift and gradual change to the beds, often causing them to collapse and crush a lot of material, many factors contribute to the outcome of all fossil worldwide.