{"product_id":"15-to-25-mm-crocodile-tooth","title":"15 TO 25 MM CROCODILE TOOTH","description":"\u003cul data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1858\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrocodile teeth are specialized for grabbing, holding, and sometimes tearing prey. Their design reflects their role as ambush predators in aquatic or semi-aquatic environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"393\"\u003e✅ General Traits (Modern Crocodiles):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"454\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e: Conical, pointed, and slightly curved backward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"602\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"472\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eStructure\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"602\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"542\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eMade of enamel (outer layer), dentin (middle), and a pulp cavity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"602\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eTypically \u003cstrong data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"573\"\u003enon-serrated\u003c\/strong\u003e, unlike some dinosaur teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"723\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"723\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Not for chewing—used to grip prey. Crocodiles swallow chunks whole or use the \"death roll\" to dismember.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eTooth Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Continuous. Crocodiles can grow thousands of teeth over their lifetime (polyphyodonty).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eFossilized Crocodile Teeth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eFrom Prehistoric Crocodyliforms:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"982\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eOften found isolated or embedded in \u003cstrong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"962\"\u003ematrix\u003c\/strong\u003e (sedimentary rock).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Varies based on mineral content—can be black, brown, reddish, or tan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eSurface Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fossilized enamel may show grooves, cracks, or polish from feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eGeological Timeframes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eFirst Appeared\u003c\/strong\u003e: ~200+ million years ago (Late Triassic).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eFound in many time periods, especially:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eJurassic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eCretaceous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eEocene\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eTeeth can help identify the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003especies\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eage\u003c\/strong\u003e of the fossil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003eWhere They’re Found\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003eNorth Africa (e.g., Morocco)\u003c\/strong\u003e – especially Cretaceous crocodile teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003eUnited States\u003c\/strong\u003e – Late Cretaceous sites (e.g., Montana, Texas).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003eEurope\u003c\/strong\u003e – Jurassic crocodilians like \u003cem data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003eSteneosaurus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003eSouth America, Madagascar, Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e – also rich in croc fossils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003eUses and Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003eScientific\u003c\/strong\u003e: Helps identify ancient ecosystems and predator-prey dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003eEducational\u003c\/strong\u003e: Common in fossil kits due to availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2525\"\u003eCollectible\u003c\/strong\u003e: Popular among amateur and professional fossil collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSize :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 15 to 25 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e8 to 10 gm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Due to the unique nature of each fossil, your item may vary slightly from the picture shown. All items are randomly and intuitively chosen. All items are cleansed with white sage before being shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*All crystal healing information provided is intended for spiritual guidance. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice or service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karmas Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47589617697010,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5676\/6706\/files\/15-to-25-mm-crocodile-toothproduct-vendorkarmas-gems15-to-25-mm-crocodile-tooth148-4ee32999-365b-4d93-94f8-594e4c09d20d-5856823.jpg?v=1780251503","url":"https:\/\/karmasgems.com\/da\/products\/15-to-25-mm-crocodile-tooth","provider":"Karma's Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}