XL 2.2" Plesiosaur Zarafasaura Tooth Fossil Cretaceous Dinosaur Era COA, Stand
Location: Khouribga, Morocco
Weight: 0.2 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.2 Inches Long, 0.4 Inches Thick
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Comes with a free Acrylic Base. (Stand) & Mineral Tack.
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Plesiosaur Zarafasaura
Imagine the Late Cretaceous oceans, 72–66 million years ago, where Zarafasaura Oceanis swam as a formidable Elasmosaurid predator. Its name combines Zarafa (“giraffe”) and Saurus (“lizard”), while the species name translates to “daughter of the sea.” First described in 2011 by Dr. Peggy Vincent from Moroccan fossil skulls, Zarafasaura reached lengths of about 23 feet (7 meters).
This carnivorous marine reptile used its long neck and streamlined body to hunt fish and smaller ocean creatures. As part of the Plesiosauria family—which existed from 228–61.6 million years ago—it shares ancestry with Plesiosaurus. Fossil evidence of 938 specimens highlights the variety and evolution of these long-necked predators. While myths like the Loch Ness Monster have shaped popular imagery, Zarafasaura’s fossils reveal the real science behind prehistoric marine ecosystems.

Please be aware of the nature of fossils:
Being buried underground for millions of years under immense pressure can be harsh. No fossil emerges fully intact; most require some restoration, and some are even modified to improve their appearance. Moroccan workers excel at carefully excavating and preserving these natural treasures, though surface cracks are often visible. These cracks are natural features and are not viewed as flaws.