Real American Opossum Skull - Pathology
This exceptional opossum skull specimen displays a rare pathological condition on the upper right canine, likely resulting from past injury. Despite the trauma, the tooth was naturally pushed up through the bone and remains in remarkable condition. The skull retains all 50 teeth with all four canines intact, making it an outstanding example for anatomical study and comparison. An ideal addition to educational collections or natural history displays.Ā
The American opossum is a marsupial species found throughout North America. Opossums have long heads with a pointed snout and long whiskers, as well as long, prehensile tails with a scaly appearance. They are omnivores with a widely varied diet that includes fruits, grains, insects and carrion.
- Presents with pathology on upper right canine possibly due to injury
- Presents with 50 teeth; all four canines present; upper right canine pushed up through bone, but still in excellent condition
- Skull - Pathology Length 12.1 cm (4.8 in)
- Skull - Pathology Width 6.8 cm (2.7 in)
- Skull - Pathology Height 5.4 cm (2.1 in)
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Real American Opossum Skull - Pathology
Real American Opossum Skull - Pathology
This exceptional opossum skull specimen displays a rare pathological condition on the upper right canine, likely resulting from past injury. Despite the trauma, the tooth was naturally pushed up through the bone and remains in remarkable condition. The skull retains all 50 teeth with all four canines intact, making it an outstanding example for anatomical study and comparison. An ideal addition to educational collections or natural history displays.Ā
The American opossum is a marsupial species found throughout North America. Opossums have long heads with a pointed snout and long whiskers, as well as long, prehensile tails with a scaly appearance. They are omnivores with a widely varied diet that includes fruits, grains, insects and carrion.
- Presents with pathology on upper right canine possibly due to injury
- Presents with 50 teeth; all four canines present; upper right canine pushed up through bone, but still in excellent condition
- Skull - Pathology Length 12.1 cm (4.8 in)
- Skull - Pathology Width 6.8 cm (2.7 in)
- Skull - Pathology Height 5.4 cm (2.1 in)
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This exceptional opossum skull specimen displays a rare pathological condition on the upper right canine, likely resulting from past injury. Despite the trauma, the tooth was naturally pushed up through the bone and remains in remarkable condition. The skull retains all 50 teeth with all four canines intact, making it an outstanding example for anatomical study and comparison. An ideal addition to educational collections or natural history displays.Ā
The American opossum is a marsupial species found throughout North America. Opossums have long heads with a pointed snout and long whiskers, as well as long, prehensile tails with a scaly appearance. They are omnivores with a widely varied diet that includes fruits, grains, insects and carrion.
- Presents with pathology on upper right canine possibly due to injury
- Presents with 50 teeth; all four canines present; upper right canine pushed up through bone, but still in excellent condition
- Skull - Pathology Length 12.1 cm (4.8 in)
- Skull - Pathology Width 6.8 cm (2.7 in)
- Skull - Pathology Height 5.4 cm (2.1 in)
