{"title":"Authentic Basilosaurus Fossil Teeth","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Basilosaurus fossil teeth from well known fossil deposits. These genuine prehistoric whale fossils represent one of the earliest fully aquatic whales and provide a rare insight into the evolution of marine mammals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasilosaurus is an extinct early whale with a long serpentine body that lived in ancient seas. Fossil teeth of Basilosaurus are particularly distinctive and are highly valued by collectors and educators due to their scientific and historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"168\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe name literally means “king lizard.” When the animal was discovered in the nineteenth century, scientists believed the remains belonged to a gigantic marine reptile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"464\" data-start=\"170\"\u003eLater, \u003ca title=\"Information about Paleontologist Richard Owen\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Richard_Owen\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRichard Owen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e demonstrated that it was actually a whale like mammal. He proposed the name \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eZeuglodon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, but according to the rules of taxonomic nomenclature the original name \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBasilosaurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was retained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Basilosaurus Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthentic Basilosaurus Fossil Teeth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBasilosaurus\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to an early group of whales that represent a key stage in the transition from land dwelling mammals to fully aquatic marine animals. Unlike modern whales, Basilosaurus retained functional teeth adapted for active predation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasilosaurus teeth are typically robust and well developed, reflecting a diet that included fish and other marine animals. Their morphology clearly distinguishes them from the teeth of modern whales, which no longer possess functional adult dentition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScientific and Educational Importance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFossils of Basilosaurus play an important role in understanding whale evolution and marine ecosystems of the past. Teeth are among the most commonly preserved elements and provide valuable information about feeding behavior and anatomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for Collectors and Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Basilosaurus fossil teeth are sought after by fossil collectors, museums, and educators. Each specimen is individually selected and photographed so you receive the exact fossil shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity and Verification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity and Verification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Basilosaurus fossils in this collection are carefully examined to confirm they are genuine natural fossil specimens. We do not sell casts, replicas, or artificially manufactured fossils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach specimen is evaluated based on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural enamel texture and fossilized coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect tooth morphology consistent with Basilosaurus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural wear and preservation features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall structural integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny stabilization or minor conservation work, if present, is clearly disclosed in the individual product description. Transparency and scientific accuracy are always prioritized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"basilosaurus-tooth-1","title":"Basilosaurus fossil tooth (3.48\") - Late Eocene, Morocco","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the Late Eocene Period, between 40 million and 34 million years ago, a \"whale-like\" species known as Basilosaurus thrived. 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