Carcharodontosaur - Fossil tooth - Carcharodontosaurus Saharicus - 7.8 cm

CARCHARODONTOSAURUS SAHARICUS – FOSSIL TOOTH For sale: an authentic fossil tooth from Carcharodontosaurus saharicus, one of the largest and most impressive predatory dinosaurs from the Late Cretaceous of North Africa. Carcharodontosaurus saharicus was a massive carcharodontosaurid theropod and one of the apex predators of its time. The species lived in North Africa during the Cenomanian, about 96 million years ago, and occurred in the same ecosystem as, among others, Spinosaurus. Fossil teeth attributed to Carcharodontosaurus are known from the Cenomanian Kem Kem Group of Morocco. SPECIMEN INFORMATION • Species: Carcharodontosaurus saharicus • Type: Fossil tooth • Geological group: Kem Kem Group • Locality: Kem Kem Beds, south of Taouz, Morocco • Period: Late Cretaceous • Era: Cenomanian • Age: approximately 96 million years The teeth of Carcharodontosaurus are distinctive, blade-shaped and laterally flattened, with sharp cutting edges and fine serrations. These specialized teeth were well suited for wounding and slicing prey. Similar teeth attributed to Carcharodontosaurus are well documented from the Kem Kem Group. This specimen has a beautiful natural fossil color and a clearly recognizable tooth form. The natural texture and features of the fossilization process give the specimen an authentic appearance. INFORMATION CARD INCLUDED Each tooth comes with a professional information card, as shown in the photos. It lists the scientific name, geological age, geological group and locality. A wonderful fossil for dinosaur and paleontology collectors. It is a special privilege to possess an authentic tooth from one of North Africa’s largest predators—a piece of history about 96 million years old. Dimensions: 7.8 cm Origin: Kem Kem Beds, south of Taouz, Morocco. Kind regards, @Kaya_Fossils

Estimate:£251.15

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