1.8" Plesiosaur Zarafasaura Tooth Fossil In Matrix Cretaceous Dinosaur Era COA
Location: Khouribga, Morocco
Weight: 3.1 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.8 Inches Long, 2 Inches Wide, 1.6 Inches Thick (Matrix)
Tooth Dimensions: 1.8 Inches Long, 0.5 Inches Wide
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Plesiosaur Zarafasaura
The long-necked marine reptile Zarafasaura oceanis belonged to the Elasmosauridae, a group of plesiosaurs famous for their extended necks and streamlined bodies. Its name combines the Arabic word for giraffe with the Greek word for lizard, while oceanis means “daughter of the sea.”
Identified in 2011 from skull material found in Morocco, Zarafasaura was described by Dr. Peggy Vincent and her research team. This species reached about 23 feet in length and lived during the final stages of the Cretaceous Period. Like other elasmosaurids, it was a carnivore that hunted marine prey in open oceans.
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.
