Authentic fossilized dolphin tympanic bulla, 4.6 cm long, 15 million years old, Miocene, Belgium

Authentic specimen of fossilized tympanic bulla of a dolphin from Belgium, approximately 15 million years old. The tympanic bulla or auditory bulla is an anatomical formation of the auditory system present in many mammals, which has the shape of a half sphere or egg. It is found in cetaceans (whales and dolphins) but also in many rodents, carnivores and ungulates and has the role of amplifying certain frequencies. An excellent gift for a paleontology and marine life enthusiast!

Due to its age, the specimen may have imperfections and repaired areas (glued sections) that are perfectly normal and inevitable for such an old fossil, but it is, overall, in good condition. We invite you to carefully study the product photos to identify the natural imperfections and any possible repairs to the specimen.

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Specimen: authentic fossilized dolphin tympanic bulla

Age: about 15 million years ago, Miocene epoch

Dimensions: approximately 4.6 cm length (Please take a look at the photo where the specimen is placed next to the ruler/in the hand to get an idea of its size)

Country of origin: Antwerp, Belgium

The product consists of a single authentic fossilized dolphin tympanic bubble, the one in the pictures above, and comes with a brochure containing specific geological and paleontological information.