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Otodus is an extinct, cosmopolitan genus of mackerel shark which lived from the Paleocene to the Pliocene epoch. The name Otodus comes from Ancient Greek ὠτ- ( ōt-, meaning "ear") and ὀδούς ( odoús, meaning "tooth") - thus, "ear-shaped tooth". Description


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Otodus auriculatus is an extinct species of large sharks in the genus Otodus of the family Otodontidae, closely related to the sharks of the genus Otodus, and also closely related to the later species megalodon. The largest individuals were about 9.5 metres long. Its teeth were large, having coarse serrations on the cutting edge, and also with two large cusplets.


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Teeth from the Eocene aged (appx 38-55 million years old) version of the Carcharocles genus. This species would later evolve into the very similar looking C. angustidens in the Oligocene and then completely lose the sidecusps and grow larger to become the huge C. megalodon during the Miocene/Pliocene.


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Carcharocles (Otodus) auriculatus was a large, "mega-toothed" shark that lived during the Middle Eocene, about 38 to 48 million years ago. It had coarsely serrated teeth with distinctive serrated side-cusps. During the Oligocene, Auriculatus would evolve into Carcharocles angustidens, which in turn evolved into the much larger and better known Megalodon during the Miocene.


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Images of teeth in labial view were obtained for the otodontid species Otodus obliquus, O. auriculatus, O. angustidens, O. chubutensis and O. megalodon from the literature and from specimens in.


Unique "Bent" Auriculatus Shark Tooth Shark FOSSILS Prehistoric

Otodus auriculatus [1] is an extinct species of large sharks in the genus Otodus of the family Otodontidae, closely related to the sharks of the genus Otodus, and also closely related to the later species megalodon. The largest individuals were about 9.5 metres (31 ft) long.


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Otodus angustidens [1] is a species of prehistoric megatoothed sharks in the genus Otodus, which lived during the Oligocene and Miocene epochs about 33 to 22 million years ago. [2] The largest individuals were about 11-12 metres (36-39 ft) long. This shark is related to another extinct megatoothed shark, Otodus megalodon. [2] Taxonomy


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Auriculatus sharks are part of ocean-dwelling predators called mega-tooth sharks due to their massive teeth size. A distinctive feature of these shark teeth was their coarsely serrated edges and unique serrated side cusps.


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$450.00 A very rare, early Otodus aksuaticus upper jaw, anterior tooth from Aktulagay, western Kazakhstan. A transitional tooth leading to C. auriculatus (see detailed discussion below) which leads to Megalodon. A November Fossil of the Month. The bourlette is complete.


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Description: Citation: Otodus (Carcharocles) auriculatus (Blainville, 1818): In: Database of fossil elasmobranch teeth www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 12/2023 Please send your images of "Otodus (Carcharocles) auriculatus" to [email protected]


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Auriculatis shark teeth are characterized by their large size, triangular crown, and heavily serrated side cusps. The teeth can reach up to 5 inches in length, and they are some of the largest shark teeth ever found. Auriculatis shark teeth are found in many parts of the world, but they are especially common in North America, Europe, and Asia.


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It's the phosphate. A phosphate mine in Morocco. Notice the color of the sediment, this is the same color as the fossil Otodus and Mosasaur teeth found in the deposits. Image from: Morocco World News - Article . About 60 miles south of Casablanca lies the world's largest phosphate reserves.


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This shark was an ancestor to the Megalodon which lived some 20 million years later. In the past, these teeth have typically been labeled as Carcharocles auriculatus, but based on the newest research and classifications Otodus sokolovi would be the correct name. This shark represents a transitional species between Otodus (Carcharocles) auriculatus and Otodus (Carcharocles) angustidens.


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Carcharocles (Otodus) auriculatus was a large, "mega-toothed" shark that lived during the Middle Eocene, about 38 to 48 million years ago. It had coarsely serrated teeth with distinctive serrated side-cusps. During the Oligocene, Auriculatus would evolve into Carcharocles angustidens, which in turn evolved into the much larger and better known Megalodon during the Miocene.


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Carcharocles auriculatus (an Eocene aged ancestor to the enormous megalodon) shark teeth are prized fossils among collectors - showcasing the ancient shark's unique serrated design and sidecusps. Explore our collection for genuine specimens, providing valuable glimpses into Earth's history.