Mastodon Gompothere Platybelodon Lower Jaw Section with Two Teeth

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Description:

This is an outstanding jaw with 2 teeth of the Platybelodon, and is not commonly seen. It is from one of the ancient elephants known as a "Shovel Tusker", because it's lower tusks are flat and close together, forming a shovel. Platybelodon actually means "Flat-Tusk". The tusks are thought to be used for digging and scraping soft plant material from swampy areas, but another theory suggests it may have stripped bark off trees to eat. Closer related to Gomphotheres, than Mastodons. Wonderful jaw with 2 teeth with a few enamel chips on back molar. The tooth has been stabilized, and has no repairs or restorations. Actual Specimen Pictured & Guaranteed Authentic. This specimen cannot be shipped to Australia, due to Australian Legislation.