5.2 cm light grey tooth of the Megalodon

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Description

5.2 cm light grey tooth of the Megalodon

The 5.2 cm fossil tooth of the Carcharocles Megalodon has a shiny grey enamel and a matt root. The serration is clearly recognisable and the tooth comes from the posterior region of the dentition and is a so-called posterior tooth. These teeth are characterised by a massive wide root and small crown.

Species:      Carcharocles Megalodon (Family: Otodontidae, Genus: Otodus)
Age:             approx. 3 - 20 million years old (Pliocene - early Miocene)
Location:    Southeast of the USA
Weight:       19 g
Condition: 100% genuine and natural, No repairs or restorations