50 likes | 59 Views
buriedtreasurefossils.com is a large online retailer of authentic fossil specimens and minerals. Fossils, Teeth, Stones, Mineral Specimens, Eggs & Spheres for collecting, decorating, gifting, and educational purposes.
E N D
MAMMOTH VERSUS MASTODON - KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO
INTRODUCTION Mammoths and mastodons are both extinct type of elephants that lived during the pleistocene age. Their teeth were quite distinctive and are perhaps the best feature for telling them apart. The teeth are indicative of the ecological differences of both the species. Mammoth and mastodon tooth for saleare found online on numerous authentic sites, make sure to check them out.
MAMMOTH TEETH Came with numerous parallel rows of low ridges, which are quite similar to the teeth construction of modern-day elephants. They chose to consume tough, silica-rich grasses. Their teeth were suitable for grinding.
MASTODON TEETH Mastodon teeth came with cone-shaped ridges, which can be compared to the bottom of an egg carton. They preferred to consume twigs of brush and trees. Their teeth were adapted for cutting.
CHOOSING BURIED TREASURE FOSSILS Whether you are a seasoned collector, investor, new collector, or buying a special gift, you will find a wide selection of incredible fossils to choose from. Please ask us questions, enjoy our catalogs and build your collection of the best of our prehistoric past. To see our selection of mastodon teeth and fossils, visit this link https://www.buriedtreasurefossils.com/mammals/mastodon.html