1.5" Plesiosaur Zarafasaura Tooth Fossil In Matrix Cretaceous Dinosaur Era COA
Location: Khouribga, Morocco
Weight: 4.2 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.5 Inches Long, 2.5 Inches Wide, 1.5 Inches Thick (Matrix)
Tooth Dimensions: 1.5 Inches Long, 0.4 Inches Wide
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Plesiosaur Zarafasaura
Zarafasaura oceanis was a member of the Elasmosauridae, a family of long-necked plesiosaurs adapted for life in ancient seas. The genus name blends the Arabic word “Zarafa,” meaning giraffe, with the Greek “saurus,” meaning lizard, highlighting its elongated neck. The species name oceanis translates to “daughter of the sea.”
The species was formally described in 2011 by Dr. Peggy Vincent and colleagues from the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, based on partial skull fossils discovered in Morocco. Zarafasaura measured approximately 23 feet (7 meters) in length and lived during the Late Cretaceous, around 72–66 million years ago. As a marine carnivore, it preyed on fish and other ocean-dwelling animals.
Please be aware of the nature of fossils:
Being buried underground for millions of years under immense pressure can be rough. Rarely does a fossil emerge fully intact and perfect. Most fossils require some restoration, and some are modified by humans to improve their appearance. Moroccan workers are highly skilled in discovering and conserving these natural treasures, though natural cracks often appear on the surface. These cracks are part of the fossil's natural charm and are not faults.
