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, 0.9 Inches 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.
Spinosaurus was a colossal theropod dinosaur that inhabited North Africa during the Cretaceous period, approximately 100 million years ago. Renowned for its immense size, Spinosaurus ranks among the largest and longest predatory dinosaurs ever discovered, reaching lengths of up to 49 feet and weighing close to 6 tons. It is widely regarded as the largest known carnivorous dinosaur, surpassing even Tyrannosaurus rex in overall size.
One of the most distinctive features of Spinosaurus is its elongated, narrow skull, closely resembling that of a large crocodile. This unique skull shape suggests specialized feeding adaptations and sets it apart from other large theropods. Equally striking are the dinosaur’s extended vertebral spines, which formed a dramatic sail-like structure along its back. This sail was likely covered in skin and may have served functions such as display, thermoregulation, or species recognition.
The name Spinosaurus, meaning “spine lizard,” directly reflects this iconic sail-backed anatomy. With its massive proportions, unusual skeletal features, and dominance within its ecosystem, Spinosaurus stands as one of the most iconic and scientifically significant dinosaurs of the Cretaceous period, continuing to captivate paleontologists, collectors, and dinosaur enthusiasts worldwide.
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, natural cracks are commonly visible on the surface. These are part of the natural beauty of the fossil and are not considered defects.
