Rare authentic fossilized Ichthyosaur tooth in matrix, 0.6 cm tooth length, 180 million years old, Jurassic, Germany

RON 249,99

Rare authentic fossilized Ichthyosaur tooth from Germany, approximately 180 million years old, in natural matrix. Comes with a plastic display stand included and is accompanied by a Certificate of authenticity signed by a professional geologist who appraised the specimen. A rare fossil, contemporary with dinosaurs, perfect for any collector and paleontology enthusiast!

Due to the age of the specimen and local extraction methods, the specimen may exhibit imperfections and repaired areas (glued sections) that are completely normal and unavoidable, but it is overall in good condition. We invite you to carefully review the product photos to identify any natural imperfections or potential repairs on the specimen.

Click here for more general information about fossils

Specimen: Ichthyosaur tooth (Stenopterygius sp. ?) authentic fossilized in natural matrix

Age: approximately 180 million years old, Jurassic period

Specimen dimensions: approximately 0.6 cm long (please look at the picture where the specimen is placed next to the ruler/in the hand to get an idea of its size)

Matrix dimensions: aproximativ 15,0 cm lungime pe latura lungă

Country of origin: Posidonia Formation, Holzmaden, Germany

The product consists of a single Ichthyosaur tooth authentic fossilized in natural matrix, the one in the pictures above, and comes with a plastic display stand and a brochure containing specific geological and paleontological information, as well as a Certificate of authenticity signed by a professional geologist who examined the specimen.

1 in stock

Description

Ichthyosaurs (ihtiozaur – “șopârla pește”) sunt un gen de reptile marine de pradă care au trăit de acum aproximativ 250 de milioane de ani, din perioada Triasică, până acum aproximativ 90 de milioane de ani, în perioada Cretacică. Ei au evoluat inițial dintr-un grup de reptile de uscat neidentificate care s-au reîntors în apă, similar cu modul în care s-au reîntors în apă strămoșii tereștri ai delfinilor și balenelor din ziua de azi. În urma acestei întoarceri în apă ei au preluat caracteristici și adaptări ale peștilor, fiind un exemplu excelent de evoluție convergentă. Ichthyosaurs were extremely widespread during the Triassic and early Jurassic periods, until their niche as aquatic top predator was taken over by Plesiosaurs.

Species of Ichthyosaurs aveau de la 1 la 26 de metri lungime și semănau atât cu peștii cât și cu delfinii moderni. Membrele lor erau complet transformate în înotătoare iar înotătoarea codală permitea generarea unei forțe puternice de propulsie. Capetele lor erau ascuțite, iar fălcile erau adesea echipate cu dinți conici pentru a putea prinde animale mici. Unele specii aveau dinți mai mari, sub formă de lamă, pentru a putea prinde animale mari. Ochii erau foarte mari, specializați pentru scufundări la adâncime. Ichthyosaurs breathed air, were warm-blooded, and gave birth to live young. Many, if not all, species had a layer of fat for insulation.

Illustration of Ichthyosaur Ophthalmosaurus icenicus
Illustration Ichthyosaur – Wikipedia – the image has a strictly illustrative role and is not part of the product

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “Dinte rar fosilizat autentic de Ichthyosaur în matrice, 0,6 cm lungime, 180 mil ani, Jurasic, Germania”

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *



Fossil jewelry

0
0
Your Cart
Your basket is empty