XL 3.4" Spinosaurus Fossil Tooth 100 Million Years Old Cretaceous Dinosaur COA
Location: Oued Zem, Morocco
Weight: 1.3 Ounces
Dimensions: 3.4 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.
The Spinosaurus was a truly remarkable dinosaur that prowled the rivers and shores of North Africa during the Cretaceous period, roughly 100 million years ago. This enormous theropod is considered the largest known meat-eating dinosaur, reaching up to 49 feet in length and weighing as much as 6 tons, out-sizing even the famed Tyrannosaurus Rex.
One of its most striking features was its elongated, narrow skull, similar to that of a crocodile, perfectly adapted for hunting aquatic prey. Rising from its back were long neural spines forming a distinctive sail, likely connected by skin, which may have been used for display, thermoregulation, or swimming. Its name, Spinosaurus, literally means “spine lizard,” highlighting this iconic characteristic.
With its unprecedented size and unique adaptations, Spinosaurus represents one of the most fascinating apex predators in the dinosaur world, combining incredible power, specialized anatomy, and a semi-aquatic lifestyle unlike any other known theropod.
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.
