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Spinosaurus aegyptiacus tooth specimen from Morocco dating to the Late Cretaceous (Cenomanian, about 95 million years ago), a natural fossil with renewed original authenticity, height 9 cm and depth 1.7 cm.
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Spinosaurus - Fossil tooth of a predatory dinosaur
This fossil tooth is attributed to Spinosaurus aegyptiacus, one of the most extraordinary dinosaurs ever discovered. It lived about 95 million years ago on the wide river plains that today correspond to Morocco and North Africa.
Unlike other large terrestrial predators, Spinosaurus was specialized for aquatic life. Its long crocodile-like snout was armed with dozens of conical teeth like this, perfect for gripping large fish and other prey that inhabited the ancient waterways of the Cretaceous. These teeth were not designed to slice flesh, but to firmly hold slippery animals and prevent them from escaping.
The specimen preserves the characteristic streamlined shape typical of the species, with a splendid natural fossilization that bears witness to a journey lasting millions of years, from the banks of an ancient African river to the present day.
Owning a Spinosaurus tooth means coming into contact with one of the most iconic animals in Earth's history: a gigantic semi-aquatic predator that dominated ecosystems long before human emergence.
Features:
Species: Spinosaurus aegyptiacus
Era: Late Cretaceous (Cenomanian)
Age: about 95 million years
Authentic and natural fossil
Excellent aesthetic presence and strong collecting value
ps. The dinosaur model that may appear in some photographs is purely illustrative and descriptive, intended solely to provide a visual reference and contextualize the specimen. It is not part of the lot for sale :)
Spinosaurus - Fossil tooth of a predatory dinosaur
This fossil tooth is attributed to Spinosaurus aegyptiacus, one of the most extraordinary dinosaurs ever discovered. It lived about 95 million years ago on the wide river plains that today correspond to Morocco and North Africa.
Unlike other large terrestrial predators, Spinosaurus was specialized for aquatic life. Its long crocodile-like snout was armed with dozens of conical teeth like this, perfect for gripping large fish and other prey that inhabited the ancient waterways of the Cretaceous. These teeth were not designed to slice flesh, but to firmly hold slippery animals and prevent them from escaping.
The specimen preserves the characteristic streamlined shape typical of the species, with a splendid natural fossilization that bears witness to a journey lasting millions of years, from the banks of an ancient African river to the present day.
Owning a Spinosaurus tooth means coming into contact with one of the most iconic animals in Earth's history: a gigantic semi-aquatic predator that dominated ecosystems long before human emergence.
Features:
Species: Spinosaurus aegyptiacus
Era: Late Cretaceous (Cenomanian)
Age: about 95 million years
Authentic and natural fossil
Excellent aesthetic presence and strong collecting value
ps. The dinosaur model that may appear in some photographs is purely illustrative and descriptive, intended solely to provide a visual reference and contextualize the specimen. It is not part of the lot for sale :)
Details
Number of objects
1
Specimen
Spinosaur
Country of origin
Morocco
Geological period
Cretaceous (145 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Height
9 cm
Depth
1.7 cm
Authenticity
Refurbished original
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