
This is a beautiful Monster Size authentic Plesiosaur tooth from the late Cretaceous of Morocco! Plesiosaurs are a group of large marine reptiles that first appeared a little over 200 million years ago before going extinct 66 million years ago. Though they are often called "swimming dinosaurs", Plesiosaurs weren't dinosaurs at all but are more closely related to turtles. The most famous Plesiosaur group is the Elasmosaur, known for their small heads and long necks, the long necks being one of the big reasons these animals are confused for dinosaurs. Unlike the herbivorous long neck dinosaur, long neck Plesiosaurs (really all Plesiosaurs) were carnivores and hunted pretty much whatever would fit in their jaws. Zarafasaura was a medium size Elasmosaur that lived near the end of the Cretaceous period. It grew to lengths of 23 feet and would have fed on small fish and squid using its long pointy teeth. The tooth is in fantastic condition with a pointy tip, a partial root, and measures 2.74 inches (6.96 cm) which is enormous for this species! It has a couple repaired breaks but isn't restored in anyway which is incredibly difficult to find on Moroccan teeth this size! It comes in a double sided clear display case with a stand for easy transport and a beautiful display!
Makes a fantastic gift for science enthusiasts, a great teaching aide, or addition to any fossil collection!
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Species: Zarafasaura oceanis
Size: 2.74 inches (6.96 cm)
Found: Morocco
Age: Late Cretaceous 72-66 Million Years
Repair: Couple repaired breaks