Studio : Fossils, Meteorites, More

Publisher : Fossils, Meteorites, More

Binding : Toy

Product Description
This is a unique fossil - it's the mouth plate from a STINGRAY. This fossil was found in Morocco, North Africa, and probably dates back to the Cretaceous time period. Here's some interesting information from Wikipedia about stingrays: " The flattened bodies of stingrays allow them to effectively conceal themselves in their environment. Stingrays do this by agitating the sand and hiding beneath it. Because their eyes are on top of their bodies and their mouths on the undersides, stingrays cannot see their prey; instead, they use smell and electroreceptors (ampullae of Lorenzini) similar to those of sharks.[8] Stingrays feed primarily on molluscs, crustaceans, and occasionally on small fish. Some stingrays' mouths contain two powerful, shell-crushing plates, while other species only have sucking mouthparts. Stingrays settle on the bottom while feeding, often leaving only their eyes and tail visible. Coral reefs are favorite feeding grounds and are usually shared with sharks during high tide."
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