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Fossil Spinosaurus Dinosaur Tooth 107mm
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Unearthed in the continental intercalaire, a significant 105mm Spinosaurus tooth highlights 19 million years of evolutionary prowess. Known for its sail-like dorsal fin, potent jaws, and robust killing claws, the Spinosaurus was an adept predator with specialised hunting capabilities. Its agility and intricate design surpassed similar-sized dinosaurs, making it highly successful in aquatic and terrestrial environments. Despite its effectiveness, Spinosaurus specimens are relatively rare in discoveries, amplifying their appeal among researchers and collectors eager to delve into the mysteries of this colossal predator from the past given the relatively rare discoveries, amplifying desirability among researchers and collectors alike.
CONDITION
A superbly preserved tooth, exhibiting stability and enduring the wear of the fossil bed. After meticulous consolidation and stabilisation, the tooth showcases the tonal palette shaped by minerals and aeons of deposition in the Cretaceous fossil bed layer. Don't miss the chance to invest in this prestigious Spinosaurus tooth, once wielded by a fearsome aquatic theropod dinosaur that ruled the Cretaceous waterways of the Western Sahara desert.
DETAIL
Order: Saurischia / Family: Spinosauridae.
Genus: Spinosaurus aegyptiacus, [Spine Lizard].
Size: Among most giant theropods, estimated 50 to 59 ft.
Age: Late Cretaceous, 93 to 112 million years.
Habitat: Discovered in Egypt and Morocco, North Africa.
Origin: Continental Intercalaire, B. Tigri, S.E.Morocco.
Diet: Primarily piscivorous, composed of sawfish and fish.
Teeth: Characterised conical teeth suitable for grasping slippery prey.
Class: Spinosauridae family, with aquatic and terrestrial adaptations.
Physiology: Sail structure, likely thermoregulated, crocodilian jaws.
Discovery: Palaeontologist Ernst Stromer in 1912.
Extinction: End of Cretaceous, environmental changes.
Evolution: Lineage of theropods, one of the most iconic predators in Earth's history.
Discovery; 1912 by Ernst Stromer based on fossils found in Egypt.
Extinction: Catastrophic environmental disruption or asteroid impact.
- Dimensions:Height: 4.22 in (10.7 cm)Width: 0.79 in (2 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
- Style:Prehistoric (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:100,000,00
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Cleaned and conserved for permanent display.
- Seller Location:Scorton, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: FSS9009601stDibs: LU9995243003462
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