14.5 cm impressive tooth of the megalodon from the Ashepoo River

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14.5 cm impressive tooth of the megalodon from the Ashepoo River

The 14.5 cm tooth of the Carcharocles Megalodon is impressive in its overall appearance. The serration is perfectly preserved and very sharp. The shiny enamel is brownish in colour, with darker blue elements and colourations. The broad bourelette is dark brown in colour and wonderfully preserved. The brown root of the tooth with its lateral cusps is particularly striking. A very beautiful specimen of Carcharocles Megalodon that is an addition to any collection.

Species:   Carcharocles Megalodon (Family: Otodontidae, Genius: Otodus)
Age:    ca. 3 – 20 million years old (Pliocene – early Miocene)
Location: Ashepoo River-Hawthorne Formation-South Carolina/USA
Weight:    377 g
Condition:100% genuine and natural, No repairs or restorations