What are the ridges on the mammoth molar called?

The ridges are called lophs - parallel enamel crests that create the corrugated grinding surface of the mammoth molar. They are one of the most distinctive anatomical features in the Ice Age fossil record.

How does this differ from the Woolly Mammoth Juvenile Molar Cast (SK237)?

The SK214 is a full adult molar measuring 9 in L and weighing approximately 8 lbs - the larger, more imposing of the two. The SK237 is a juvenile specimen measuring 4 in x 5 in x 2 in with roots intact, recovered from a rock quarry in Wisconsin.

Is this a good display piece as well as a study specimen?

Yes. The elegant lophs and graceful contours of the mammoth molar make it a visually distinctive object that works equally well as a desktop or shelf display piece and as a natural history study specimen.

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Woolly Mammoth Molar Cast - Museum-Quality Paleontological Reproduction

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The Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) is the most iconic megafauna of the last Ice Age - a creature whose anatomy has been preserved in extraordinary detail by the permafrost of Siberia and the tar seeps of North America. Among the most distinctive features of the mammoth skeleton is its molar: a massive, ridged grinding tooth unlike anything in the modern mammal world, built to process the tough grasses and sedges of the Pleistocene steppe. This Woolly Mammoth molar cast reproduces one of those remarkable teeth in full-size museum-quality compound stone.

Nine Inches of Ice Age Architecture

Measuring 9 in in length, this mammoth tooth fossil replica display piece is as much a sculptural object as it is a natural history specimen. The elegant lophs - the parallel ridges or crests that give the mammoth molar its corrugated surface - and the graceful contours of the enamel plates make this one of the most visually distinctive pieces in the entire collection. Hand-cast in compound stone in the USA and finished with an aged patina, this Ice Age megafauna paleontological cast is a perfect display piece for any naturalist's desk, bookshelf, or curio cabinet.

The Woolly Mammoth Molar Cast for Study and Display

The mammoth molar is a study in biomechanical engineering: the hypsodont crown, the tightly packed enamel ridges, and the vast grinding surface reflect a tooth designed for a lifetime of processing abrasive vegetation on the Pleistocene steppe. This compound stone prehistoric tooth reproduction preserves every ridge and contour of that remarkable structure in a durable, non-organic material that will not chip, yellow, or warp. Weighs approximately 8 lbs. Made in the USA.

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Product Details

SKU: SK214
Dimensions: 9 in L
Weight: Approx. 8 lbs
Material: Compound stone, hand-cast in the USA
Finish: Aged hand-painted

For natural history context, visit the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

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