XL 3.5" Spinosaurus Fossil Tooth 100 Million Years Old Cretaceous Dinosaur COA
Location: Oued Zem, Morocco
Weight: 1.6 Ounces
Dimensions: 3.5 Inches Long, 1.2 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, meaning “spine lizard,” was a massive predator from Cretaceous North Africa, about 100 million years ago. This extraordinary theropod could grow up to 49 feet long and weigh as much as 6 tons, making it the largest known meat-eating dinosaur. Its elongated crocodile-like skull and sail-like spines created a unique profile among theropods. These adaptations suggest specialized hunting, possibly including fish and other aquatic prey, setting Spinosaurus apart as one of the most versatile predators of its time.
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.
