Mosasaur(?) Jaw

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Fractured partial lower right jaw(s) of a mosasaur(?).: Three partial fragments of mosasaur lower jaws. Posteriormost fragment is a deep red color distinct from the other two, and is possibly not associated with them. It has two large teeth with tips broken off, and several alveoli filled in by mineralization. The more distal jaw fragments are light tan, except for two teeth of a rust red color in good condition. Seven alveoli.
Fractured partial lower right jaw(s) of a mosasaur(?).

Three partial fragments of mosasaur lower jaws. Posteriormost fragment is a deep red color distinct from the other two, and is possibly not associated with them. It has two large teeth with tips broken off, and several alveoli filled in by mineralization. The more distal jaw fragments are light tan, except for two teeth of a rust red color in good condition. Seven alveoli.

Name/Title

Mosasaur(?) Jaw

Entry/Object ID

TM2021.1.2

Collection

Paleontology

Location

Location

Room

Cultural History Storage

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Storage