{"product_id":"marine-reptile-fossil-tethysaurus-nopcsai-29cm-cretaceous-morocco","title":"Marine Reptile Fossil – Tethysaurus nopcsai 29cm | Cretaceous Morocco","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"162\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUpper Cretaceous \/ Turonian (~92 million years ago) | Goulmima, Morocco\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eThis authentic Tethysaurus nopcsai fossil originates from the Turonian stage of the Upper Cretaceous, approximately 92 million years ago. Recovered from the fossil-rich deposits of Goulmima, Morocco, it represents an early marine reptile closely related to the first mosasaurs that inhabited the ancient Tethys Ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eTethysaurus nopcsai is an important Cretaceous marine reptile known from Morocco and is considered part of the early evolutionary history of mosasaurs. These agile predators lived in warm prehistoric seas, developing streamlined bodies and reptilian adaptations for an increasingly marine lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eThis specimen preserves authentic fossil material with a strong natural presence, offering a clear connection to one of the most important evolutionary phases in marine reptile history. Its compact size and distinctive scientific relevance make it suitable for a private fossil collection, educational display, natural history cabinet or museum-inspired interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e• Species: Tethysaurus nopcsai\u003cbr data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e• Geological age: Upper Cretaceous \/ Turonian (~92 million years)\u003cbr data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e• Origin: Goulmima, Morocco\u003cbr data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e• Fossil type: Marine reptile \/ early mosasaur relative\u003cbr data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003e• Dimensions: 29 x 23 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003e• Preservation: Natural fossil material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100% authentic fossil, naturally preserved and stabilized\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1695\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA rare Cretaceous marine reptile fossil — representing the early evolution of mosasaurs and the prehistoric marine life of the Moroccan Turonian seas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fossils NH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53115889254728,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6441\/1208\/files\/Tethysaurus_Nopcsai_Fossil_29cm_-_Cretaceous_Marine_Reptile_Morocco_8.jpg?v=1779030515","url":"https:\/\/fossilsnh.com\/products\/marine-reptile-fossil-tethysaurus-nopcsai-29cm-cretaceous-morocco","provider":"Fossils NH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}