Small Mosasaur species fossil vertebra - Cretaceous, Morocco raw mineral Weight: 240 grams

Weight: 240 grams

Natural Mineralization: The chambers of the shell have been filled with natural minerals over millions of years

The Pygurus marmonti is a fossilized echinoid

offering a glimpse into Earth's distant past

Fossil discoveries suggest it had a global distribution

Small Mosasaur species fossil vertebra - Cretaceous, Morocco raw mineral Weight: 240 gramsSmall fossil Mosasaur species "tail" vertebra Mosasaurus was a giant marine reptile that thrived during the Late Cretaceous period. With a streamlined body, it reached lengths of up to 50 feet (15 meters). Possessing powerful jaws filled with conical teeth, Mosasaurus was a formidable predator in ancient oceans. Its limbs evolved into paddle like structures for efficient swimming, indicating an entirely aquatic lifestyle. Mosasaurus was not a dinosaur