Spinosaurus Fossil Tooth – Cretaceous Predator - Fossil tooth - Spinosaurus Aegyptiacus - 155mm - 155 mm - 50 mm
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Spinosaurus aegyptiacus fossil tooth from the Kem Kem Formation in the Moroccan Sahara, dating to the Cenomanian stage of the Late Cretaceous about 95 million years ago, with restored condition and dimensions of 155 mm high, 50 mm wide and 35 mm deep, weighing 212 g.
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This impressive fossilized tooth belongs to an individual of Spinosaurus Aegyptiacus, one of the largest predatory dinosaurs ever to have lived. With an estimated length that could have exceeded 15 meters, the Spinosaurus dominated the freshwater ecosystems of the Late Cretaceous, about 95 million years ago, in what is now North Africa.
The tooth, massive and well-preserved, has the typical slightly curved conical shape, without serrations, suitable for catching slippery fish. In fact, the Spinosaurus is known for its semi-aquatic habits, unique among the large theropods, with adaptations such as an elongated crocodile-like snout, retracted nostrils, and specialized dentition.
Features of the specimen
Species: Spinosaurus aegyptiacus
Geological age: Upper Cretaceous, Cenomanian (about 95 million years)
Provenance: Kem Kem Formation, Moroccan Sahara
Material: Authentic fossil.
Conservation: Excellent apical curvature, visible striation structure, and still-present root portion.
Spinosaurus has been the subject of intense paleontological research in recent decades. Recent studies have highlighted the presence of a dorsal sail supported by elongated neural spines, and its possible swimming ability, making it an extraordinarily adapted predator for a mixed water-land environment.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
Translated by Google TranslateThis impressive fossilized tooth belongs to an individual of Spinosaurus Aegyptiacus, one of the largest predatory dinosaurs ever to have lived. With an estimated length that could have exceeded 15 meters, the Spinosaurus dominated the freshwater ecosystems of the Late Cretaceous, about 95 million years ago, in what is now North Africa.
The tooth, massive and well-preserved, has the typical slightly curved conical shape, without serrations, suitable for catching slippery fish. In fact, the Spinosaurus is known for its semi-aquatic habits, unique among the large theropods, with adaptations such as an elongated crocodile-like snout, retracted nostrils, and specialized dentition.
Features of the specimen
Species: Spinosaurus aegyptiacus
Geological age: Upper Cretaceous, Cenomanian (about 95 million years)
Provenance: Kem Kem Formation, Moroccan Sahara
Material: Authentic fossil.
Conservation: Excellent apical curvature, visible striation structure, and still-present root portion.
Spinosaurus has been the subject of intense paleontological research in recent decades. Recent studies have highlighted the presence of a dorsal sail supported by elongated neural spines, and its possible swimming ability, making it an extraordinarily adapted predator for a mixed water-land environment.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Specimen
Spinosaurus Fossil Tooth – Cretaceous Predator
Scientific name
Spinosaurus Aegyptiacus - 155mm
Country of Origin
Kem Kem Formation, Moroccan Sahara
Geological Period
Upper Cretaceous, Cenomanian (about 95 million years ago)
Condition
Enhanced
Weight
212 g
Height
155 mm
Width
50 mm
Depth
35 mm
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