{"product_id":"xxl-4-4-spinosaurus-fossil-tooth-100-million-years-old-cretaceous-dinosaur-coa-06mcc341","title":"XXL 4.4\" 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: 4.4 Inches Long, 1 Inch 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 at 12.6-18 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=\"601\" data-start=\"248\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"263\" data-start=\"248\"\u003eSpinosaurus\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas a colossal carnivorous dinosaur from the Cretaceous period, approximately 100 million years ago, roaming the rivers and wetlands of North Africa. Recognized as the largest known predatory dinosaur, it reached lengths of up to 49 feet and weighed around 6 tons, even surpassing Tyrannosaurus Rex in size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1072\" data-start=\"603\"\u003eIts long, narrow skull resembled that of a modern crocodile, specialized for hunting fish and other aquatic prey. The species is most famous for its elongated vertebral spines, forming a sail-like structure along its back, possibly covered with skin. Scientists suggest the sail may have been used for thermoregulation, mating displays, or to intimidate rivals. The name Spinosaurus means “spine lizard,” highlighting this distinctive feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1325\" data-start=\"1074\"\u003eSpinosaurus also exhibited semi-aquatic adaptations, including a streamlined snout, conical teeth, and strong limbs for navigating shallow water. These traits made it a unique theropod capable of hunting both on land and in aquatic environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1629\" data-start=\"1327\"\u003eThis giant predator provides remarkable insight into theropod diversity, apex predation in the Cretaceous, and semi-aquatic dinosaur evolution. Its size, unique sail, and crocodile-like hunting adaptations make Spinosaurus one of the most extraordinary and recognizable dinosaurs ever discovered.\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":51898781630744,"sku":"06MCC341","price":264.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1250\/0441\/files\/5U8A3243_ea0c1214-92c4-4db0-84f3-273d537a638d.jpg?v=1775060984","url":"https:\/\/www.fossilageminerals.com\/products\/xxl-4-4-spinosaurus-fossil-tooth-100-million-years-old-cretaceous-dinosaur-coa-06mcc341","provider":"Fossil Age Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}