{"product_id":"marine-reptile-fossil-tethysaurus-nopcsai-cretaceous-morocco","title":"Marine Reptile Fossil – Tethysaurus nopcsai 19cm | Cretaceous Morocco","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"317\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"315\"\u003eTuronian Stage (~88 million years ago) | Morocco\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eThis authentic \u003cem data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eTethysaurus nopcsai\u003c\/em\u003e fossil originates from the Turonian stage of the Late Cretaceous, approximately 88 million years ago. Discovered in 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=\"602\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eThe specimen reflects the streamlined anatomy and adaptations of a fast-moving marine predator. Preserved in natural condition, it offers a clear impression of reptilian structure during a key phase in the evolution of marine life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"852\"\u003e• Species: \u003cem data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eTethysaurus nopcsai\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"887\"\u003e• Geological age: Turonian (~88 Mya)\u003cbr data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e• Origin: Morocco\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 19 x 6 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e• Fossil type: Marine reptile\u003cbr data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e• Preservation: Natural fossil material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% authentic fossil, naturally preserved and stabilized\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eA rare glimpse into early marine reptile evolution — from the ancient seas that once covered North Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fossils NH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52711158743368,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6441\/1208\/files\/Marine_Reptile_Fossil_Tethysaurus_nopcsai_4.jpg?v=1774359718","url":"https:\/\/fossilsnh.com\/products\/marine-reptile-fossil-tethysaurus-nopcsai-cretaceous-morocco","provider":"Fossils NH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}