{"product_id":"carcharocles-auriculatus-2-23-morrocco","title":"Carcharocles auriculatus 2.23\" Morrocco","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA gorgeous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eOtodus (Carcharocles) auriculatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tooth out of Morocco, measuring 2.23 inches and displaying a beautiful warm golden coloring that really makes this one stand out. The serrations are razor sharp, the tip is perfectly intact, and the two lateral cusps are complete and well defined, exactly what you want in an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eauriculatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A excellent example of this ancient Megalodon ancestor at its finest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[content-visibility:auto] [contain-intrinsic-size:auto_400px] pb-8 -mb-8 print:[content-visibility:visible]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-6 group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col items-end gap-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex justify-start opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 group-focus-within:opacity-100 pointer-coarse:opacity-100 transition\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Message actions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-text-300\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-streaming=\"false\" class=\"group relative relative pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400 [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eOtodus (Carcharocles) auriculatus\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most fascinating and sought-after prehistoric sharks in the fossil record, and Morocco has emerged as one of the premier sources for exceptional specimens. Predating Megalodon by millions of years, \u003cem\u003eOtodus (Carcharocles) auriculatus\u003c\/em\u003e lived during the Eocene epoch roughly 34 to 56 million years ago and is widely considered a direct ancestor in the evolutionary lineage that ultimately produced \u003cem\u003eOtodus megalodon\u003c\/em\u003e — making these teeth a genuine window into the origins of the largest shark that ever lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMoroccan \u003cem\u003eOtodus (Carcharocles) auriculatus\u003c\/em\u003e teeth are distinctive and immediately recognizable to anyone familiar with fossil sharks. They display the classic lateral cusplets flanking the main crown — a defining feature of the species that gives them a bold, dramatic appearance unlike any other fossil shark tooth. The enamel on well-preserved Moroccan examples tends to be glossy and intact, and the coloring typically runs through rich grays, charcoals, and deep blacks, often with stunning contrast at the root. When serrations are present and sharp, a quality \u003cem\u003eOtodus (Carcharocles) auriculatus\u003c\/em\u003e is a genuinely striking display fossil that holds its own against far more well-known species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMorocco's phosphate-rich fossil beds, particularly in the Khouribga and Oued Zem regions, have been producing \u003cem\u003eOtodus (Carcharocles) auriculatus\u003c\/em\u003e teeth in remarkable numbers and quality. These deposits were once ancient seafloors teeming with marine life during the Eocene, and the conditions there were ideal for exceptional preservation. For collectors interested in shark evolution and prehistoric marine life, a Moroccan \u003cem\u003eOtodus (Carcharocles) auriculatus\u003c\/em\u003e represents a direct link to the ancient lineage that gave rise to the most iconic predator in ocean history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50687990300812,"sku":"4057","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/3697\/5500\/files\/20231116-DSC04726.jpg?v=1781205808","url":"https:\/\/fossilsonline.com\/products\/carcharocles-auriculatus-2-23-morrocco","provider":"Fossils Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}