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

Location: Khouribga, Morocco

Weight: 8 Ounces

Dimensions: 3.8 Inches Long, 2.8 Inches Wide, 1.5 Inches Thick (Matrix)

Tooth Dimensions: 1.8 Inches Long, 0.5 Inches Wide

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Plesiosaur Zarafasaura

Zarafasaura Oceanis belongs to the Elasmosauridae family. The name 'Zarafasaura' merges 'Zarafa,' an Arabic word meaning ‘giraffe,’ with 'Saurus,' Greek for ‘lizard.’ The species' Latin name means ‘daughter of the sea.' Paleontologist Dr. Peggy Vincent from the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, France, and her team first identified this species in 2011 from incomplete skull remains found in Morocco.

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

Plesiosaurus is just one genus of many that form the family Plesiosauriae. In artistic depictions, many artists do not draw a distinction between these types of Plesiosaur. Additionally, much of the art depicting the Plesiosaurus is heavily influenced by cryptozoid mythology surrounding the Loch Ness Monster and other similar creatures.

Existed from 228 million years ago to 61.6 million years ago

Lived in a marine environment

Was a carnivore

Paleontologists have discovered 938 different specimens.

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.