XL 3.2" Spinosaurus Fossil Tooth 100 Million Years Old Cretaceous Dinosaur COA
Location: Oued Zem, Morocco
Weight: 1.2 Ounces
Dimensions: 3.2 Inches Long, 1 Inch Wide
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Name: Spinosaurus (Spine lizard).
Named By: Ernst Stromer - 1915.
Diet: Piscivore/Carnivore.
Size: Estimated between 12.6 and 18 meters long.
Known locations: North Africa, particularly Egypt - Bahariya Formation, and Morocco - Kem Kem Beds.
Time period: Albian to Cenomanian of the Cretaceous.
Fossil representation: To date, at least six partial specimens of the skull, mandible, neural spines, and other fragmentary postcranial remains. Teeth, however, are considerably more common.
Sourced from Cretaceous-era deposits in North Africa, this 3.2" Spinosaurus tooth dates to approximately 100 million years ago. The Spinosaurus reigned as the apex carnivore of its time, surpassing the Tyrannosaurus Rex in both scale and dominance—individuals attained lengths exceeding 49 feet and masses approaching 6 tons. This theropod exhibited a specialized morphology including a narrow, crocodile-like rostrum and prominent neural spines that constructed a distinctive sail-like structure, potentially supported by integumentary tissue. The genus name reflects these characteristic spinal projections, meaning "spine lizard." This authentic fossil tooth exemplifies the anatomical sophistication of Earth's most formidable Mesozoic predator and constitutes a significant acquisition for paleontology aficionados and serious collectors seeking museum-quality specimens.
Please be aware of the nature of fossils:
Being buried underground for millions of years under immense pressure can be harsh. Rarely does a fossil emerge intact and perfect. Most fossils require some restoration, and some are even modified by humans to improve their appearance. Moroccan workers excel at carefully excavating and preserving these natural treasures, but natural cracks are often visible on the surface. These cracks are part of the fossil's natural beauty and are not flaws.
