Tegana Formation, Kem Kem, Morocco
Dimensions
4.5"/11.5cm long
Images show One Specimen at
different view points
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Spinosaurus Maroccanus Image 2 - SP5990 [a] |
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Spinosaurus Maroccanus Image 3 - SP5990 [b] |
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Spinosaurus Maroccanus Image 4 - SP5990 [c] |
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Spinosaurus Maroccanus Image 5 - SP5990 [d] |
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Spinosaurus Maroccanus Image 6 - SP5990 [e] |
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Spinosaurus Maroccanus Image 7 - SP5990 [f] |
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Spinosaurus Maroccanus Image 8 - SP5990 [g] |
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Description
Fantastic example of this famous Spinosaurus theropod Carnivore Dinosaur, with its sail-backed vertebra, as made infamous in the Jurassic Park films
Condition report
Exceptional specimen, good patina [glossy], very good size. with Extremely Rare and Complete root termination. The whole of the tooth very robust, very stable. A superb tooth, extremely rare occurrence in the fossil record. There is interesting morphology to this example also, scientifically important. A classic tooth from a classic site. now producing few teeth of quality as the beds become overworked, re-worked and soon will be extinguished coupled with politic and military unrest in the region of the this site making collecting extremely fraught. One to grab while still around.
No repairs or damage.
A enthusiasts dream find, ticks all the boxes, desirability, quality and price.
Brief Fossil Bed History
Teeth such as this are increasing in Demand, but most on the market today are of poor quality, and are usually incomplete. Understandably, many teeth are damaged or well worn due to life wear and the fossilization process. however to come across a tooth such as this is a Rare occurrence, which requires a lot of collecting and therefore numerous hours in the field to acquire such a fine example. with complete root.
Genus
Spinosaurus Maroccanus Dinosaur sp.
Location
Tegana Formation - Province de Kasr-es-Souk, Kem Kem, (Northern Sahara Desert), Morocco
Geological Age
Early Cretaceous II, (Aptian-Albian) Cenomanian [99 mya approximately]
Image is of One Fossil specimen at different views
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