XL 3.4" Spinosaurus Fossil Tooth 100 Million Years Old Cretaceous Dinosaur COA Stand
Location: Oued Zem, Morocco
Weight: 1.1 Ounces
Dimensions: 3.4 Inches Long, 0.8 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.
The Spinosaurus lived around 100 million years ago during the Cretaceous period in North Africa. This theropod dinosaur is possibly the largest and longest species of its kind, measuring up to 49 feet and weighing as much as 6 tons. It is currently recognized as the biggest carnivorous dinosaur, surpassing even the Tyrannosaurus Rex in size. Its long, narrow skull resembled that of a giant crocodile, and it had tall spines along its back that formed a sail-like structure, likely connected by skin. The name 'Spinosaurus' translates to 'spine lizard,' reflecting this unique feature.
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.
