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Fossilized Megalodon Shark Tooth In Natural Matrix
Geological: Fossils
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Fossilized megalodon shark tooth in natural matrix. These sharks are extinct now but the modern Great White sharks are their relatives. This tooth measures 3 inches long by 2 inches wide equating to a 30 foot eating machine. Age: 5 million to 25 million years old. Location: King George County, Virginia. Overall measurement 6 inches wide by 6 inches long by 6 inches tall.
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Fossilized Trilobite In Natural Matrix
Geological: Fossils
Chesapeake Fossils
$115.00
Fossilized trilobite (Phacops rana) in natural matrix. It is fairly large in size (up to 6 inches long). It protected itself by rolling up into a ball much like a pill bug in order to protect itself from predators. Its exoskeleton was on the outside. The most striking feature is its large eyes located on turret-like structures able to rotate 360’. Age: 400 million years old (Devonian Era). Location: King George County, Virginia. Overall measurement: 5 inches tall by 4 inches wide by 4 inches thi... Click for details
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Fossilized Trilobite In Natural Matrix
Geological: Fossils
Chesapeake Fossils
$115.00
Fossilized trilobite (Phacops rana) in natural matrix. It is fairly large in size (up to 6 inches long). It protected itself by rolling up into a ball much like a pill bug in order to protect itself from predators. Its exoskeleton was on the outside. The most striking feature is its large eyes located on turret-like structures able to rotate 360’. Age: 400 million years old (Devonian Era). Location: King George County, Virginia. Overall measurement: 5 inches tall by 4 inches wide by 4 inches thi... Click for details
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Fossilized Double Ammonite In Matrix
Geological: Fossils
Chesapeake Fossils
$135.00
Two fossilized ammonites (one large, one small) in matrix. These are the ancestors of today's octipi and squid. Found in the Mid-Atlantic coastal region of the U.S. Age: 200 million to 250 million years old. Overall measurements: 6.5 inches wide by 7 inches tall by 2 inches thick.
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Fossilized Carcharocles Megalodon Tooth
Geological: Fossils
Chesapeake Fossils
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A perfect example of the much sought after Carcharocles megalodon shark tooth. The meglodon is the ancestor of today's Great White Shark. The word megalodon means big tooth. This particular tooth was found along the Mid-Atlantic coastal region of the U.S. Age: 5 million to 28 million years old. Measurement: 3 inches wide by 3 inches long.
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Fossilized Whale Vertebral Epiphysis (Growth Plate)
Geological: Fossils
Chesapeake Fossils
$15.00
Fine and detailed example of a fossilized whale vertebral epiphysis (growth plate). All mammals have growth plates at the end of long bones while in juvenile stage to incorporate growth. Once adulthood is reached the growth plate is absorbed stopping further growth. This whale died as a juvenile and the growth plate slipped off the long bone. Age: 5 million to 25 million years old. Species: Megaptera species (?). Found in the Mid-Atlantic coastal region of the U.S.
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Fossilized Caudal (Tail) Fin of Marine Animal
Geological: Fossils
Chesapeake Fossils
$25.00
Unusual fossil of caudal (tail) fin of a marine animal. Take note of vetebral epiphysis (growth plate on end of spine) showing this was a juvenile. Found in the Mid-Atlantic coastal region of the U.S. Age: 10,000 to 25 million years old. Species unknown. Overall measurement is 1.75 inches wide by 3.0 inches long by 1.0 inches thick.
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Fossilized Mastodon Tooth
Geological: Fossils
Chesapeake Fossils
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Excellent example of a fossilized Mastodon tooth (Mammut americanum) found in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. Solid black in color. Overall measurement is 2 inches wide 3 inches long and 2 inches tall. Shows great detail. Age: 10, 000 years to 3.7 million years old. It was once believed the Mastodon was the ancestor to today’s elephant but DNA studies have proven they are not related.
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Fossilized Grouping of Shark Teeth
Geological: Fossils
Chesapeake Fossils
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Excellent example of six fossilized shark teeth. Top row left to right: False Mako (Parotodus benedeni), Mako (Isurus hastalis), Tiger Shark (Galeocerdo aduncus). Bottom row left to right: Sand Tiger Shark (Carcharias hopei), Snaggletooth (Hemipristis serra), Tiger Shark (Galeocerdo cuvier). Age: 5 million to 25 million years old. Shows great detail. Ryker box included.
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Volcanic Quartz Formation
Geological: Minerals
Chesapeake Fossils
$225.00
Beautiful and rare crystal to milky quartz formation formed during volcanic age on the Mid-Atlantic U.S. coast. Located in one of the two known caves in the Northern Neck of Virginia. Overall measurement is 11 inches by 12 inches. Weight is 18 pounds. Note: requires special shipping by U.S.P.S. Please inquire by email with city/state and zip code destination for postal estimate.
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