2.7 cm Notorynchus primigenius (gray shark †) - shark tooth from Eckelsheim #2

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2.7 cm Notorynchus primigenius (gray shark †) - shark tooth from Eckelsheim#2

The 2.7 cm long tooth of Notorynchus primigenius is in good condition and was found in Eckelsheim. Notorynchus primigenius is an extinct species of broadnose seven-gill shark and belongs to the combtooth sharks. It is characterized by its wide mouth and seven pairs of gill slits. A storage case is included.

Species:      Notorynchus primigenius ( Family:Hexanchidae( Grey sharks); Order:Hexanchiformes (Six- and sevengill sharks))
Age:             approx. 5.33 - 23.03 million years (Miocene)
Location:    Eckelsheim - Rhineland-Palatinate/ Germany
Weight:       1 g
Condition: 100% genuine and natural, No repairs or restorations