Description This listing features a rare fossilised crocodile tooth from the extinct genus Diplocynodon, collected from the Bracklesham Beds Formation at Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire, UK. This is a carefully selected specimen from the Eocene Epoch and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Diplocynodon was a basal alligatoroid crocodilian, known from freshwater and coastal habitats in Europe during the Paleogene. The genus thrived during the Eocene, particularly the Lutetian Stage (~47.8 to 41.3 million years ago), and is notable for being one of the few crocodilians adapted to cooler climates. The Bracklesham Beds, part of the Bracklesham Group, are a series of marine and marginal-marine sediments deposited in a subtropical estuarine to shallow marine environment. These sediments are well-known for their diverse assemblage of fossil vertebrates, including sharks, rays, fish, turtles, and reptiles like Diplocynodon. Morphology Features: Conical, robust shape typical of generalist feeding crocodylians Smooth enamel surface with slight basal ridges in some specimens Root often preserved, showing natural wear from fossilisation Dark brown to black coloration from mineralisation in marine clay This genuine crocodile tooth is an excellent representation of Eocene reptilian fauna and makes an ideal addition to both private collections and educational displays. The photo shows the actual specimen you will receive. Scale rule cubes/squares = 1cm. Please see the image for full size details. Specimen Information: Species: Diplocynodon sp. Fossil Type: Crocodile Tooth (Reptile) Geological Unit: Bracklesham Beds (Bracklesham Group) Geological Age: Middle Eocene (Lutetian Stage) Location: Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire, UK Depositional Environment: Subtropical marginal-marine / estuarine Order: Crocodylia Family: Alligatoridae (basal member) This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of ancient reptilian history from a well-documented and scientifically significant British fossil site. All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
