Zygorhiza Whale Canine Tooth Fossil Replica
$27.00
The Zygorhiza whale canine tooth replica measures 4.0 inches long, showing the sharp piercing power this ancient Eocene predator used to hunt prey.
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Description
Zygorhiza whale canine tooth fossil replica measures 4.1 x 1.5 x 0.94 inches. The Zygorhiza tooth fossil is museum-quality polyurethane cast resin cast of original specimen. 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
The Zygorhiza kochii remains one of the most significant whales from the Late Eocene, acting as the state fossil of Mississippi. This prehistoric predator reached lengths of about 16 to 18 feet and patrolled the waters of the shallow Jackson Sea that once covered the American South.
Unlike modern whales, this early cetacean featured different tooth shapes. Its jaw featured sharp incisors and complex premolars with accessory cusps for shearing fish and squid. Fossils are frequently found in Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Artiodactyla
- Infraorder: Cetacea
- Family: †Basilosauridae
- Subfamily: †Dorudontinae
- Genus: †Zygorhiza
- Species: †Z. kochii
- Binomial name: †Zygorhiza kochii
- Conservation status: Extinct
The Zygorhiza whale canine tooth fossil replica anchors your display with the piercing power of an Eocene hunter. You can pair it with the Zygorhiza whale molar tooth replica to show off the sharp jagged edges of the shearing surfaces. Adding a Cuvier’s beaked whale tooth pair replicas brings a modern deep-sea perspective to your case. Complete the set with the Hubb’s beaked whale tooth replicas for an awesome display.
Additional information
| Weight | 3.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 4.1 × 1.5 × 0.94 in |
| World Whale Day - 3rd Sunday of February | World Whale Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of February each year to recognize whales and raise awareness of the threats they face. The day began in Maui, Hawaii in 1980 to honor the humpback whales that migrate to the islands each winter to give birth. The Pacific Whale Foundation organizes events that include parades, activities for children, and fun characters. |
