1.4" Spinosaurus Fossil Tooth 100 Million Years Old Cretaceous Dinosaur COA Stand
Location: Oued Zem, Morocco
Weight: 0.3 Ounces
Dimensions: 1.4 Inches Long, 0.5 Inches Wide
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Name: Spinosaurus (Spine lizard).
Named By: Ernst Stromer - 1915.
Diet: Piscivore/Carnivore.
Size: Estimated between 12.6 and 18 meters long.
Known locations: North Africa, particularly Egypt - Bahariya Formation, and Morocco - Kem Kem Beds.
Time period: Albian to Cenomanian of the Cretaceous.
Fossil representation: To date, at least six partial specimens of the skull, mandible, neural spines, and other fragmentary postcranial remains. Teeth, however, are considerably more common.
Spinosaurus is widely regarded as the largest known carnivorous dinosaur and one of the most distinctive predators of the Mesozoic Era. Fossils from Egypt, Morocco, and surrounding regions reveal a massive theropod that could exceed 49 feet in length, surpassing Tyrannosaurus rex in overall size. Its skull was long and narrow, lined with straight, conical teeth ideal for gripping fish rather than slicing flesh, indicating a feeding strategy unlike most other large meat-eating dinosaurs.
The towering sail along its back, supported by elongated vertebral spines, created one of the most dramatic silhouettes of any dinosaur. This structure may have played a role in visual communication, thermoregulation, or courtship displays. Additional skeletal features, including shortened hind limbs and a laterally compressed tail, suggest that Spinosaurus spent significant time in water, hunting within river channels and coastal lagoons. These adaptations place Spinosaurus among the few large dinosaurs thought to be partially aquatic, making it a remarkable example of evolutionary specialization.
Please be aware of the nature of fossils:
Being buried underground for millions of years under tons of pressure can be tough. No fossil comes out of the ground completely intact or perfect. Most fossils have been restored in some way, while others are altered by humans to improve their appearance. The workers in Morocco do a highly professional job of unearthing and preserving these natural treasures; however, natural cracks are often visible on the surface. These cracks are part of the fossil's natural beauty and are not considered flaws.
