9.7" Crocodile Fossil Bones Cretaceous Age Morocco Crocodilian Stand
Location: Kem Kem, Morocco
Weight: 5 Pounds 0.8 Ounces
Dimensions: 9.7 Inches Long, 7.8 Inches Wide, 2 Inches Thick (Matrix)
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Cretaceous Age through to the Eocene Age
Crocodilians represent one of nature's most enduring lineages, with three primary families encompassing crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials distributed across tropical and subtropical zones worldwide. Distinguished by anatomical features—crocodiles possess narrow snouts with visible lower teeth and characteristic jaw notches, while alligators display broader snouts with concealed dentition—these reptiles have maintained their fundamental body structure for 240 million years. Predating dinosaurs by 25 million years, crocodilians represent living evolutionary success, with fossil records documenting ancient species exceeding 40 feet in length. Modern taxonomy recognizes crocodilians as the closest extant relatives to dinosaurs, sharing derived characteristics including avian-style hip structures and socketed dentition. This specimen exemplifies the remarkable continuity of a lineage that has survived multiple extinction events, offering a tangible connection to Earth's deep temporal history.
