Megalosaurus - Fossil tooth

Extremely rare fossil tooth, assigned to the genus Megalosaurus, still embedded in the original fossil matrix. While Megalosaurus specimens are generally commonly referred to only from British finds, the teeth from Boulmane show strong similarities to those of Megalosaurus.

The Megalosaurus was a large dinosaur with a massive body structure. Its head was heavy, followed by a muscular neck and a sturdy body. The forelimbs were slightly shorter than the hind limbs, but both were powerful and well-developed. The anatomy of the legs was suited for bipedal movement and for grasping and stabbing prey.

Discovered in the Jurassic deposits of Boulemane, El Mers Formation, Morocco.