9.5 cm wide vertebra of Mosasaurus

9.5 cm wide vertebra of Mosasaurus

The vertebra of the Mosasaurus has a diameter of 9.5 centimeters and a height of 5.0 centimeters and is in good condition. Mosasaurs were a group of predatory marine reptiles that were widespread throughout the world during the Late Cretaceous period. These reptiles, which grew up to 17 meters in length, were among the most dangerous carnivores in the oceans of the Cretaceous period.