{"product_id":"globidens-mosasaur-jaw-in-matrix","title":"Globidens Mosasaur Jaw in Matrix","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"496\" data-start=\"94\"\u003eThis incredible \u003cem data-end=\"121\" data-start=\"110\"\u003eGlobidens\u003c\/em\u003e mosasaur jaw section preserved in natural matrix features six authentic teeth from one of the most unique marine predators of the Late Cretaceous seas. Unlike the long, blade-like teeth of most mosasaurs, \u003cem data-end=\"338\" data-start=\"327\"\u003eGlobidens\u003c\/em\u003eevolved rounded, crushing teeth specially adapted for breaking through hard shelled prey such as ammonites, turtles, clams, and other armored marine animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"915\" data-start=\"498\"\u003eThe specimen displays an impressive section of fossilized jawbone with multiple well preserved teeth still embedded in their natural positions. The robust, dome shaped teeth show the distinctive crushing morphology that makes \u003cem data-end=\"735\" data-start=\"724\"\u003eGlobidens\u003c\/em\u003einstantly recognizable among mosasaurs. Fine detail is visible throughout the jaw, including bone texture, tooth placement, and natural preservation within the surrounding matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1330\" data-start=\"917\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"928\" data-start=\"917\"\u003eGlobidens\u003c\/em\u003e was a powerful marine reptile belonging to the mosasaur family, a group of apex predators that dominated the oceans during the Late Cretaceous Period approximately 66 to 100 million years ago. While many mosasaurs specialized in slicing prey with sharp conical teeth, \u003cem data-end=\"1208\" data-start=\"1197\"\u003eGlobidens\u003c\/em\u003e occupied a unique ecological niche as a durophagous predator capable of crushing thick shells with tremendous bite force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1615\" data-start=\"1332\"\u003eThis fossil makes an outstanding centerpiece for collectors of mosasaurs, marine reptiles, and rare predatory fossils. The combination of preserved jaw material and multiple associated teeth creates an exceptionally displayable and scientifically fascinating specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1626\" data-start=\"1617\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1891\" data-start=\"1627\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1670\" data-start=\"1627\" data-section-id=\"1694inn\"\u003eAuthentic \u003cem data-end=\"1650\" data-start=\"1639\"\u003eGlobidens\u003c\/em\u003e mosasaur jaw fossil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1700\" data-start=\"1671\" data-section-id=\"1kv1cxd\"\u003ePreserved in natural matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1739\" data-start=\"1701\" data-section-id=\"xmwwwp\"\u003eFeatures 6 genuine \u003cem data-end=\"1733\" data-start=\"1722\"\u003eGlobidens\u003c\/em\u003e teeth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1785\" data-start=\"1740\" data-section-id=\"49q34r\"\u003eDistinctive shell crushing tooth morphology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1825\" data-start=\"1786\" data-section-id=\"rswgyh\"\u003eLate Cretaceous marine reptile fossil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1854\" data-start=\"1826\" data-section-id=\"10720ho\"\u003eExcellent display specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1891\" data-start=\"1855\" data-section-id=\"azdv3t\"\u003eRare durophagous mosasaur material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1951\" data-start=\"1893\"\u003ePlease note:\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca title=\"Contact Us\" href=\"https:\/\/1384c8-80.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e I \u003ca title=\"Shipping\" href=\"https:\/\/1384c8-80.myshopify.com\/pages\/shipping-and-pick-up\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/a\u003e I \u003ca title=\"Returns\" href=\"https:\/\/1384c8-80.myshopify.com\/pages\/return-policy\"\u003eReturns\u003c\/a\u003e I \u003ca title=\"Authenticity\" href=\"https:\/\/1384c8-80.myshopify.com\/pages\/authenticity\"\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tyrannostorus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46183809384644,"sku":null,"price":549.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9956\/8068\/files\/Globidens1.png?v=1779742167","url":"https:\/\/tyrannostorus.com\/products\/globidens-mosasaur-jaw-in-matrix","provider":"Tyrannostorus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}