{"product_id":"xl-3-7-spinosaurus-fossil-tooth-100-million-years-old-cretaceous-dinosaur-coa-06jvv84","title":"XL 3.7\" Spinosaurus Fossil Tooth 100 Million Years Old Cretaceous Dinosaur COA","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocation: Oued Zem, Morocco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1.7 Ounces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 3.7 Inches Long, 1.2 Inches Wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b45f06;\"\u003eComes with a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003eThe item pictured is the one you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f1c232;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Spinosaurus ‭(‬Spine lizard‭)‬.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f1c232;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNamed By:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Ernst Stromer‭ ‬-‭ ‬1915.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f1c232;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Piscivore\/Carnivore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f1c232;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Estimated between‭ ‬12.6‭ ‬and‭ ‬18‭ ‬meters long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b45f06;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f1c232;\"\u003eKnown locations:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNorth Africa,‭ ‬particularly Egypt‭ ‬-‭ ‬Bahariya Formation,‭ ‬and Morocco‭ ‬-‭ ‬Kem Kem Beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f1c232;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime period:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Albian to Cenomanian of the Cretaceous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f1c232;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFossil representation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTo date, at least six partial specimens of the skull,‭ ‬mandible,‭ ‬neural spines, and other fragmentary postcranial remains.‭ ‬Teeth, however, are considerably more common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"583\" data-start=\"207\"\u003eThe \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"226\" data-start=\"211\"\u003eSpinosaurus\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1007\" data-start=\"585\"\u003eOne 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 \u003cem data-end=\"964\" data-start=\"947\"\u003e“spine lizard,”\u003c\/em\u003e highlighting this iconic characteristic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1262\" data-start=\"1009\"\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1250\/0441\/files\/Spinosaurus_New_2__11zon.jpg?v=1752007907\" alt=\"\" width=\"1258\" height=\"816\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q-YsgSsFTeI\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr id=\"horizontalrule\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b45f06;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease be aware of the nature of fossils:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr id=\"horizontalrule\"\u003e","brand":"SpinoMan26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52148880900376,"sku":"06JVV84","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1250\/0441\/files\/5U8A2345_57a516e6-12a2-40d8-a38b-3c37da29cd3b.jpg?v=1780772820","url":"https:\/\/www.fossilageminerals.com\/products\/xl-3-7-spinosaurus-fossil-tooth-100-million-years-old-cretaceous-dinosaur-coa-06jvv84","provider":"Fossil Age Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}