Δόντι κροκοδειλιού Sarcosuchus imperator πλήρως ενσωματωμένο στην μήτρα πετρώματος — Κρητιδικός - Απολιθωμένο δόντι

Scientific name: Sarcosuchus imperator, (Broin & Taquet, 1966) - Giant crocodile species - Rooted Tooth

Location: Gadoufaoua, Téneré Desert, Niger.

Geological Formation: Erlhaz Fm

Age: Lower Cretaceous, Aptian/Albian stage ( 113 million years)

Size: 89mm

REF.: #S491

DESCRIPTION:

Sarcosuchus imperator, the giant crocodile relative nicknamed "SuperCroc," lived in the Early Cretaceous period and its fossils are famously found in the Elrhaz Formation in the Ténéré Desert, Niger, Africa, making it a key species from this rich fossil site known for large dinosaurs and crocodylomorphs like Suchomimus and Ouranosaurus.

Fossils from the Elrhaz Formation, including large teeth and skull fragments, are the source of scientific understanding of Sarcosuchus, a massive crocodylomorph estimated to reach over 30 feet long.

Key facts about Sarcosuchus from the Elrhaz Formation:
Location: Elrhaz Formation, Gadoufaoua, Ténéré Desert, Niger, Africa.

Age: Lower Cretaceous, roughly 125 to 112 million years ago (Aptian/Albian stages).

Significance: This formation yielded major discoveries, including significant portions of Sarcosuchus imperator, allowing scientists to study its immense size and anatomy.

Associated Fossils: The Elrhaz Formation is also famous for dinosaurs like Suchomimus and Ouranosaurus, indicating a diverse ecosystem.

Fossil Types: Finds include teeth, vertebrae, limb bones, armor plates, and even a nearly complete skull.

SuperCroc's characteristics:

Name Meaning: "Flesh Crocodile Emperor".

Size: Estimated to reach lengths of 29-31 feet (9-9.5 meters) and weights of 3.5-4.5 tons, dwarfing modern crocodiles.

Diet: A powerful predator, capable of preying on African dinosaurs.

Observations: Enormous unusual fully rooted Sarcosuchus tooth. Top quality enamel preservation with astonishing greenish hues. Completely natural root. It only has few glued and tiny filled cracks on its base. Outstanding Museum Grade specimen. Gorgeous.

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