Description: Piece of jaw of Basilosaurus (zeuglodon) fossil from Dakhla in Morocco!!!Basilosaurus (king lizard) was a genus of archaic, carnivorous cetacean. It measured from 18 meters long (female) to 21 meters (male) and weighed 5 to 6 tons. It is considered an ancestor of modern whales. It lived between -45 and -36 million years ago, towards the end of the Eocene, and still had two small hind fins, inherited from a terrestrial ancestor; who now had to participate mainly in mating.Basilosaurus was a carnivore hunting cetaceans or fish of a size considered sufficient for its meal, the equivalent of a dolphin.The female Basilosaurus was in gestation for an estimated period of 6 months, and certainly gave birth to only one calf at a time. It is possible that, in the event of malnutrition, she could have induced an abortion to increase her own chances of survival.The calf was probably taught to hunt by its mother, a behavior common to all cetaceans.Basilosaurus (Royal lizard) was a kind of archaic and carnivorous cetacean. It measured 18 meters long (female) to 21 meters (male) and weighed tons 5-6. It is considered an ancestor of modern whales. He lived between -45 and 36 million years ago, toward the end of the Eocene, and still had two small rear flippers, inherited from a terrestrial ancestor; which were now involved mainly mating.Basilosaurus was a carnivore hunting cetaceans or fish of a size deemed sufficient for the meal, the equivalent of a dolphin.The female was pregnant Basilosaurus on an estimated period of six months, and certainly gave birth to only one young at a time. It is possible that it could, in case of undernourishment cause abortion to increase its own chances of survival.Little was probably educated in the hunt by his mother, behavior common to all cetaceans. Don't forget to subscribe to my account to stay up to date with the latest news, to do this click on my nickname Insects-fossils and click on "subscribe" Thank you. See you soonVisit my new store!!, at the bottom of each ad on the left side of the item description choose the category that you like the most among my Fossils, my Minerals, my Taxidermy, my Insects, my Meteorites or my Curiosities!!You can also subscribe to the newsletter in addition to your subscription to my account :) Visit my new shop !!, the bottom of each ad On the left side of the description of the object choose the category that you like the most among my Fossils, my Minerals, my Taxidermy, my Insects, my Gold meteorites my Curiosities !!You can also subscribe to the newsletter in addition to your subscription to my accountBasilosaurus (king lizard) was a genus of archaic, carnivorous cetacean. It measured from 18 meters long (female) to 21 meters (male) and weighed 5 to 6 tons. It is considered an ancestor of modern whales. It lived between -45 and -36 million years ago, towards the end of the Eocene, and still had two small hind fins, inherited from a terrestrial ancestor; who now had to participate mainly in mating. The female Basilosaurus was in gestation for an estimated period of 6 months, and certainly gave birth to only one calf at a time. It is possible that, in the event of malnutrition, she could have induced an abortion to increase her own chances of survival. Basilosaurus (Royal lizard) was a kind of archaic and carnivorous cetacean. It measured 18 meters long (female) to 21 meters (male) and we
Price: 170.68 USD
Location: Aiglun
End Time: 2024-04-01T12:26:04.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
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colour: Brown
Number of pieces: 1
Type: Fossil
Size (mm): De 50 à 99
sub-type: Reptile
Brand: Unbranded
MPN: Does not apply
