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4.6" Plesiosaur Fossil Vertebrae Cretaceous Dinosaur Era Morocco Zarafasaura COA

98.99

Location: Khouribga, Morocco

Weight: 1 Pound 9.6 Ounces

Dimensions: 4.6 Inches Long, 3.5 Inches Wide, 2.2 Inches Thick

Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

The item pictured is the one you will receive. 

This is a genuine fossil.


Plesiosaur Zarafasaura

Zarafasaura Oceanis belongs to the family Elasmosauridae. The generic name Zarafasaura derives from Aarafa, an Arabic word for ‘giraffe,’ and Saurus, Greek for ‘lizard.’ The specific name means ‘daughter of the sea’ in Latin.

Paleontologist Dr. Peggy Vincent from the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, France, and her colleagues first described the species in 2011 from incomplete skull remains found in Morocco.

 

Zarafasaura Oceanis, reaching lengths of about 23 feet (7 meters), thrived between 72 and 66 million years ago. While Plesiosaurus is only one genus within the extensive Plesiosauriae family, many artistic representations tend to blur these distinctions. Much of this artwork is inspired by legendary creatures like the Loch Ness Monster, adding an intriguing mystique to these extraordinary marine reptiles. Owning a fossil from this fascinating era connects you directly to a captivating piece of prehistoric history.

 

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.


Plesiosaurus Dinosaur
 


Please be aware of the nature of fossils:

Being buried under the ground for millions of years under tons of pressure tends to be rough. No fossil comes out of the ground whole and perfect. Most fossils have undergone some restoration, while others are altered by man simply to enhance their presentation in different ways. The workers in Morocco do a very professional job of unearthing and preserving these natural treasures; however, commonly, natural cracks are visible on the surface. These are part of the natural beauty of the fossil and are not considered defects. 



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