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| reference |
FISH189 |
| name |
Phyllodus toliapicus |
| age |
Eocene, Abbey Wood Shell Bed |
| size |
Size of tooth palate 16mm x 10mm |
| location |
Abbey Wood, London, UK |
| weight |
2gms |
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| description |
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| This is a very sought after crushing palate from this 50 million year old fish. These palates were used to crush small shells and once crushed,the fish fed on the soft parts. This particular specimen has been preserved both sides and is a fine example. |
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