Peanut Wood | Australia skull and the teeth could grow

and the teeth could grow up to over 7 inches long

thanks to the preservative properties of asphalt

These were likely used in foraging

teeth were instead rounded and flat

Peanut Wood | Australia skull and the teeth could growPolished slab of petrified wood from Australia. It gets the name "Peanut Wood" due to the fact that it is actually petrified driftwood that is full of boreholes from clam larvae known as shipworms. These boreholes were filled in by a white mineral during the fossilization process which gave the wood it's unique appearance. Species: Aruacaria Age: Cretaceous Location: Australia Size: Approx. 7. 25"6. 5"0. 25"