XL 3" Spinosaurus Fossil Tooth 100 Million Years Old Cretaceous Dinosaur COA
Location: Oued Zem, Morocco
Weight: 1.1 Ounces
Dimensions: 3 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 to 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 inhabited North Africa during the Cretaceous period, around 100 million years ago. This theropod dinosaur is regarded as potentially the largest and longest of its kind, reaching lengths of up to 49 feet and weighing approximately 6 tons. It is currently considered the largest known carnivorous dinosaur, surpassing even the Tyrannosaurus Rex in mass. Characterized by its elongated, narrow skull reminiscent of an oversized crocodile, the Spinosaurus also featured prominent vertebral spines that formed a sail-like structure, likely enveloped in skin. The genus name "Spinosaurus" translates to "spine lizard," aptly describing this distinctive morphology.
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.
