XL 2.2" Plesiosaur Zarafasaura Tooth Fossil Cretaceous Dinosaur Era COA, Stand
Location: Khouribga, Morocco
Weight: 0.4 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.2 Inches Long, 0.6 Inches Thick
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Comes with a free Acrylic Base. (Stand) & Mineral Tack.
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Plesiosaur Zarafasaura
Zarafasaura Oceanis belongs to the family Elasmosauridae. The generic name Zarafasaura derives from Zarafa, 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.
The Zarafasaura Oceanis, measuring around 23 feet (7 meters), lived between 72 and 66 million years ago. This remarkable specimen belongs to the expansive family Plesiosauriae, which includes many genera beyond the familiar Plesiosaurus. Artistic portrayals often blend these types without distinction, frequently inspired by the mysterious lore of creatures like the Loch Ness Monster. These incredible marine reptiles thrived from roughly 228 million to 61.6 million years ago, making fossils like this an extraordinary glimpse into a fascinating prehistoric world.
Lived in a marine environment
Was a carnivore
Paleontologists have discovered 938 different specimens.
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.
