Phytosaur fossils tooth, Redondasaurus (0.49") - Late Triassic, USA

Phytosaur fossils tooth, Redondasaurus (0.49") - Late Triassic, USAThis fossil tooth comes from Redondasaurus, a genus of Phytosaurs that lived during the Late Triassic (approx. 210 million years ago) in what is now the United States. Phytosaurs were crocodile like Archosaurs that dominated rivers and swamps, hunting fish and aquatic prey. The tooth has the characteristic conical shape, perfectly adapted for gripping slippery prey. Fossils of Redondasaurus are rare and provide an exciting glimpse into ecosystems just

This tooth belongs to Ursus spelaeus

The enamel on the tooth's surface often displays a unique combination of colors

Despite its age of tens of millions of years

when North Africa was a lush river delta teeming with life

adding significant value to any collection

these specimens show remarkable detail

the same family that inspired the world-famous Shell logo

these ammonites lived around 110 million years ago during the Cretaceous period

including tiny turtles

adapted to a semi-aquatic lifestyle

This is the reason Basilosaurus

Citrine is a variety of quartz and is highly appreciated for its clarity