false killer whale tooth
false killer whale tooth replica T318
false killer whale tooth
false killer whale tooth replica T318

False Killer Whale Tooth Replica

$16.00

Museum-quality 1:1 replica of a False Killer Whale (Pseudorca crassidens) tooth cast from adult male specimen CAS 16454 MAM. This anatomically precise polyurethane resin cast captures the massive, conical structure of this apex predator’s dentition. Ideal for professional osteological study and educational display. Expertly manufactured in the USA.

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Description

False Killer Whale tooth replica measures 3.5″L x 1.1″W x 1.1″H. Museum-grade polyurethane resin cast from California Academy of Sciences specimen: CAS 16454 MAM; Pseudorca crassidens; Adult male; Field #K-81-06; 13 June 1981; Leadbetter Beach, Santa Barbara, California (California Coast stranding). Single Mandibular tooth replica, 1:1 scale (Life size), Made in USA.

False Killer Whale (Pseudorca crassidens) Tooth Replica

  • Dimensions: 3.5″ L x 1.1″ W x 1.1″ H (Single Mandibular Tooth)
  • Museum Source: California Academy of Sciences (CAS)
  • Catalog / Item #: CAS 16454 MAM (False-RT318)
  • Components: Single tooth replica
  • Adult male
  • 1:1 scale (Life size)
  • Material: Polyurethane resin
  • Origin: Made in USA
  • Weight of Replica: 0.10 lbs
  • Shipping Weight: 0.50 lbs

False Killer whale Field Information

  • Catalog Number: CAS 16454 MAM
  • Field Number: #K-81-06
  • Date: 13 June 1981
  • Location: Leadbetter Beach, Santa Barbara, California (California Coast stranding)
  • Curation: California Academy of Sciences, Department of Ornithology and Mammalogy
  • Sex: Adult male

Anatomy & Scientific Information (Tooth)

  • Tooth Type: Conical mandibular tooth.
  • Position: Located in the lower jaw (mandible).
  • Dental Morphology: The tooth is large, conical, and incredibly strong. It features a curved crown and a robust root structure designed for seizing and holding large, slippery prey.
  • Tooth Function: False Killer Whales are known to feed on large fish and cephalopods; their teeth are deeply rooted in the jaw bone to withstand the high pressure of struggling prey.
  • Wear Patterns: Mature teeth show apical wear from contact with the opposing teeth in the maxilla during high-force feeding.
  • Tooth Count: In this specific specimen, there are 10 pairs of these teeth in the mandible.
  • Species Context: As a large delphinid, the False Killer Whale’s dentition is significantly more robust than that of smaller dolphins, reflecting its role as an apex predator.

False Killer Whale Scientific Classification

  • Domain: Eukaryota
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Mammalia
  • Order: Artiodactyla
  • Infraorder: Cetacea
  • Family: Delphinidae
  • Genus: Pseudorca
  • Species: P. crassidens
  • Binomial name: Pseudorca crassidens
  • Conservation status: Near Threatened, Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1), CITES Appendix II

This unique tooth is an essential anatomical companion to the robust cranial structure seen in our false killer whale skull replica cast.

This False Killer whale tooth replica is an authentic, 1:1 scale (Life size) reproduction molded from specimen: CAS 16465 MAM; Pseudorca crassidens; Adult male; Field #K-81-06; 13 June 1981; Leadbetter Beach, Santa Barbara, California (California Coast stranding).

Additional information

Weight 1.5 lbs
Dimensions 3.5 × 1.1 × 1.1 in

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