Micocetus Baleen Whale - Aliso Viejo, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 34.029 W 117° 42.543
11S E 434189 N 3714389
This is one of two parts in the earthcache here.
Waymark Code: WMK9WC
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/06/2014
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The plaque says, "This skull of Mixocetus baleen whale was discovered during grading of this plaza. It is the second example of the species known to science. The first was found in Los Angles in 1931.
Mixocetus was one of the largest marine animals to inhabit this area in the Miocene Epoch, 10 to 12 million years ago. It grew to about 35 feet and fed on small fish which caught in brush-like baleen plates."
What kinds of fossils are found here:
Whale Skull
Admission Fee: no
Link for more information about this site: Not listed
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