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Megalodon (Carcharocles megalodon) tooth
NameMegalodon (Carcharocles megalodon) tooth
Scientific NameCarcharocles megalodon
Common NameMegalodon tooth
Geologic PeriodMiocene, Pliocene
Geologic Eracenozoic
Age (Million Years Ago)23 to 3.6
Taxonomic ClassificationAnimalia Chordata Chondrichthyes Lamniformes Otodontidae Carcharocles C. megalodon
Type of Fossilbody
Preservation Qualityexcellent
DietCarnivore (apex predator, feeding on large marine mammals and fish)
HabitatMarine (open ocean, coastal waters, warm temperate to tropical seas)
Raritycommon
Description
A large, well-preserved fossil tooth from the extinct giant shark, Megalodon (Carcharocles megalodon). The tooth exhibits a broad, triangular shape with distinct serrated edges, characteristic of the species. The root is robust, and the enamel appears largely intact, indicating excellent preservation.
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