Cave Bear Tooth

Size: 3.5x12 cms

Weight: 93 grams

Location: Russia

Product Description:

A fossilized tooth of the Cave Bear (Ursus spelaeus), a prehistoric bear species, showcasing its distinctive shape and size, from the Pleistocene epoch.

Geological Information:

- Location: Russia
 Type: Cave Bear Tooth (Ursus spelaeus)
- Age: Pleistocene epoch, approximately 100,000 to 24,000 years old
- Formation: Cave deposits, specifically in limestone and dolomite caves
- Fossilization Process: Permineralization, replacing the original tooth structure with minerals
- Hardness: Varies, depending on the surrounding rock (typically limestone or dolostone)
- Distinctive Features: Large size, distinctive crown shape, and root morphology, characteristic of Cave Bear teeth.

This description highlights the scientific significance and geological context of the Cave Bear Tooth Fossil, showcasing its importance as a fossil specimen from the Pleistocene epoch. Eurasia is renowned for its exceptional Cave Bear fossil preservation, providing valuable insights into prehistoric life.

Note: Cave Bears were a prehistoric bear species that lived in Eurasia during the Pleistocene epoch, and their fossilized remains are highly prized by collectors and researchers alike.