Dorudon atrox Late Eocene Western Sahara, disputed territory between Morocco and Mauritania 43 to 33 million years ago, gigantic primitive whales measuring up to 85 feet long ruled the seas. These huge archaeocetes, or ancient whales possessed huge skulls up to five feet in length (about as large as a T. rex skull.) This prehistoric whale was most likely carnivorous, feeding on mollusks and small fish in warm seas around the world. These whales were the largest predators on the planet at the time. Dorudon, meaning spear tooth, featured huge serrated teeth lining its skull. The present specimen is a superb, gorgeous tooth exhibiting the giant serrations (the largest of any tooth in the fossil record) for which archaeocete teeth are famous. This very rare tooth displays a beautiful dark orange-red color with cream roots. Only minor restoration has been professionally done, primarily to the tips of some of the serrate cusps amounting to less than 10% of the surface area. Measures 4in
Dorudon atrox Late Eocene Western Sahara, disputed territory between Morocco and Mauritania 43 to 33 million years ago, gigantic primitive whales measuring up to 85 feet long ruled the seas. These huge archaeocetes, or ancient whales possessed huge skulls up to five feet in length (about as large as a T. rex skull.) This prehistoric whale was most likely carnivorous, feeding on mollusks and small fish in warm seas around the world. These whales were the largest predators on the planet at the time. Dorudon, meaning spear tooth, featured huge serrated teeth lining its skull. The present specimen is a superb, gorgeous tooth exhibiting the giant serrations (the largest of any tooth in the fossil record) for which archaeocete teeth are famous. This very rare tooth displays a beautiful dark orange-red color with cream roots. Only minor restoration has been professionally done, primarily to the tips of some of the serrate cusps amounting to less than 10% of the surface area. Measures 4in
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