20278 - Top Huge Rooted 4.78 Inch Mosasaur (Prognathodon anceps) Tooth Myliobatis Globidens dakotensis

Globidens dakotensis

Not restored or glued specimens

the fossil record of these enormous vertebrates is very well represented

These "claws" look like claws on the claw end

Polcyn et al

20278 - Top Huge Rooted 4.78 Inch Mosasaur (Prognathodon anceps) Tooth Myliobatis Globidens dakotensisThis enormous Prognathodon tooth is preserved in exceptional way. It has small glued but not restored fracture. The size corresponds without doubt to an adult individual. The tip of the tooth is perfectly preserved and tremendously pointed. The quality of the enamel is very high due to the beautiful range of caramel brilliant hues. Rooted specimen. In the international market is very common to find Mosasaurus rests coming from the phosphate quarries