XL 3" Spinosaurus Fossil Tooth 100 Million Years Old Cretaceous Dinosaur COA
Location: Oued Zem, Morocco
Weight: 1.3 Ounces
Dimensions: 3 Inches Long, 1 Inch 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 was an extraordinary theropod dinosaur that lived in North Africa during the Cretaceous period, around 100 million years ago. Known as the largest carnivorous dinosaur ever discovered, it could reach impressive lengths of up to 49 feet and weigh as much as 6 tons, surpassing even the iconic Tyrannosaurus Rex.
This giant predator is instantly recognizable for its long, narrow, crocodile-like skull and the towering sail-like structure formed by elongated vertebral spines, which may have been connected by skin. These distinctive adaptations suggest unique hunting strategies, possibly including semi-aquatic behavior. Its name, Spinosaurus, fittingly means “spine lizard,” referencing its iconic dorsal sail.
Spinosaurus remains one of the most fascinating and formidable apex predators of prehistoric Earth, combining incredible size, distinctive anatomy, and evolutionary specialization that sets it apart from all other dinosaurs.
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.
