SPINOSAURUS DINOSAUR TOOTH - Sahara Desert, 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.  

This specimen is so incredible it is being offered separately here.  The picture above is the actual item for sale.  This piece represents the finest and rarest quality available and is a MUST HAVE for any serious collector.  

The tooth specimen here possesses incredible enamel and coloring, displaying gorgeous tones and hue on both the tooth and root.  Completely INTACT and extremely rare in this grade.  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! 

2.75" long x .75" wide

SOLD     DT501     INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX