XL 2.3" Plesiosaur Zarafasaura Tooth Fossil In Matrix Cretaceous Dinosaur Era COA

Location: Khouribga, Morocco

Weight: 4.1 Ounces

Dimensions: 3 Inches Long, 2.1 Inches Wide, 1.8 Inches Thick (Matrix)

Tooth Dimensions: 2.3 Inches Long, 0.5 Inches Wide

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Plesiosaur Zarafasaura

Zarafasaura Oceanis is part of the Elasmosauridae family. The name Zarafasaura combines 'Zarafa,' an Arabic term meaning ‘giraffe,’ with 'Saurus,' Greek for ‘lizard.’ The species' name translates to ‘daughter of the sea’ in Latin. Paleontologist Dr. Peggy Vincent from the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, France, and her team first described this species in 2011 based on incomplete skull remains 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

938 different specimens have been found by paleontologists

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.