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SPINOSAURUS DINOSAUR TOOTH - Tegana Formation - Kem Kem, Morocco LATE CRETACEOUS PERIOD: 96 - 66 million years ago The most spectacular member of the uncommonly known family of Spinosauridae, Spinosaurus had an elaborate sail on its back. Broad, skin-covered spines over 6 feet long projected upward from the backbone. Two different purposes for these spines have been suggested. The sail may have been used as a heat exchanger or it may have been a recognition feature for other Spinosaurus. Spinosaurus was a giant, 50 feet long and weighed more than 4 tons. The teeth of the Spinosaurus were also different from those of other carnosaurs (meat-eating lizards); they were straight rather than curved. They had a crocodile-like lower jaw lined with medium sized teeth and probably ate smaller dinosaurs and other animals. The teeth offered here are of my Grade 2 - VERY FINE TO FINE category. Each will have its own desirable and distinctive characteristic. Some will be typical in size with nice enamel and some natural tip wear, others may be massive with substantial wear from the dinosaurs' use. Some may exhibit minor professional repair or restoration but the work does not detract and other features may put those teeth in a value bracket higher than a tooth that may be intact. These fossil teeth would be considered AAA quality by most but are a step down in our collection and offered at a substantial savings. An excellent opportunity to purchase a quality Spinosaurus tooth at a very affordable price. They were found in the Tegana Formation - Kem Kem, Morocco. Genuine Spinosaurus teeth of this category are rare and represent an excellent value for a fine grade tooth at such a reasonable price. 3" - 2" long x 1" - .5" wide $85 - $190 DT5-2 GRADE 2 - VERY FINE TO FINE INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX |
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