1.5" Plesiosaur Zarafasaura Tooth Fossil In Matrix Cretaceous Dinosaur Era COA

Location: Khouribga, Morocco

Weight: 7.3 Ounces

Dimensions: 4.1 Inches Long, 3.4 Inches Wide, 0.8 Inches Thick (Matrix)

Tooth Dimensions: 1.5 Inches Long, 0.5 Inches Wide

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Plesiosaur Zarafasaura

Zarafasaura Oceanis is part of the Elasmosauridae family. The name Zarafasaura combines 'Zarafa,' an Arabic term meaning ‘giraffe,’ with 'Saurus,' Greek for ‘lizard.’ The species' name translates to ‘daughter of the sea’ in Latin. Paleontologist Dr. Peggy Vincent from the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, France, and her team first described this species in 2011 based on incomplete skull remains from Morocco.

Zarafasaura Oceanis was approximately 23 feet (7 meters) long and lived around 72 to 66 million years ago. 

Plesiosaurus is one among numerous genera within the family Plesiosauriae. In artistic representations, many artists fail to distinguish between these different types of Plesiosaur. Moreover, much of the artwork depicting Plesiosaurus is heavily influenced by cryptozoological legends surrounding the Loch Ness Monster and similar creatures.

Existed from 228 million years ago to 61.6 million years ago

Lived in a marine environment

Was a carnivore

938 different specimens have been found by paleontologists

Please be aware of the nature of fossils:

Being buried under the ground for millions of years under immense pressure can be quite rough on fossils. Rarely does a fossil emerge perfectly intact; most require some restoration, and some are even altered by humans to improve their display. In Morocco, workers do an expert job in uncovering and preserving these natural treasures, although natural cracks often appear on the surface. These cracks are part of the fossil's natural beauty and are not seen as flaws.