Most of these specimens have two fossils in the front side of the matrix. A few have more fossils on the back or sides. The fossils are quite well preserved and small details can be seen in them. This is a molar, or grinding tooth, of an extinct species of a modern-type horse, Equus Complicatus Leidy . The Equus, which originated in North America, would have stood five feet high at the shoulder.
Some specimens contain more than one tooth.
Found in phosphate mines in Morocco. Found in phosphate mines in Morocco. Has a description and picture of the Mosasaurus on the back of the display. Click the thumbnail to see pictures. The face of the specimen has been ground and polished.