Dyrosaurus Crocodile Skull

overall length:42 inches/ 107cm 


Plinth revolves for optimum display

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weight
39.1kg including base

Description

Highly important Preserved Dyrosaurus Crocodile Skull

Prized specimens of this preservation are extremely Rare from the fossil phosphate beds of Morocco.

Specimens of this genus are often found squashed, crushed or malformed by the fossilization processes particularly around delicate areas, around the eyes or snout

this Rare Fossil specimen of a fierce Predatory Marine Reptile of the Cretaceous Period. Is an extraordinary and interesting fossil and an aesthetically dramatic display specimen of museum standard. Now on smart stainless steel plinth, the specimen fixed in balance so revolves for a dramatic display. Base Dismantles for transportation.

Condition Report

this specimen shows exceptionally good preserved Bone Tissue Texture where the Crocodile sensory organs would have been attached, sometimes called the Scute

The original teeth still seated in the Prehistoric Crocodiles Lower and Upper Jaws, again showing great preservation, with a good light natural patina to the enamel of the teeth. Mostly in exceedingly good condition, all genuine to the mandibles.

The Dyrosaurus Crocodile Fossil Skull is encapsulated in the fossil bedrock; block/matrix now sympathetically shaped for an attractive display.

Fossil bed History

The Tethyan phosphate trend sprawls across North Africa and the Middle East and is mined in several countries. The Moroccan portion of the trend is presently the most exploited, producing about 19 million tonnes or 14% of the global supply [1980 figures], making this one of Morocco main industries. All mining is state-owned by the Office Cherifien des Phosphates [OCP]. The plateaux in the region there are 3 -5 main outcrops of phosphate beds. Around the area of Khouribga, the Oulad-Abdoun plateau has been mined since the 1920s.The Ganntour plateau to the south has been mined for many years. A new mine in the central area of this deposit at Ben Guerir was commissioned in 1981.

Genus

Dyrosaurus Phosphaticus sp./ Dyrosaurus Phosphatosaurus sp.

Geological Age

Mesozoic Era, Upper Stage of the Late Cretaceous [Upper Series], Maastrichtian Epoch, around 65 - 70 mya

Location

Phosphate Deposits of Benguerir, Oulad Abdoun Basin, Morocco.