General
General
Object Auto ID
32183
Alternate Codes
objectautoid_sahrisv1_40671
Common Name
Loxodonta cookei molar
Quantity
1.00
Object Description

A 30 cm long Loxodonta cookei molar from the Langebaanweg fossil locality in the Western Cape. Well-preserved occlusal surface.

Description
Material Types
Fossil tooth
Distinguishing Features

A well-preserved occlusal surface of a Loxodonta cookei molar. There are areas of chipped enamel.

Measurement Type Unit Value
Width
cm
9.00
Width
cm
4.00
Length
cm
30.00
Height
cm
11.00
Dimension Comments
The molar narrows from the mesial to the distal end.
History
Object Age
2017
Geological Period
Neogene
Date Retrieved Reference Types Citation
Site Association
Site Reference
9/2/042/0014
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