Authentic fossilized Plesiosaur tooth in matrix, 6.2 cm tooth length, 70 million years old, Cretaceous, Morocco

Authentic Plesiosaur tooth specimen (most likely the species Zarafasaura oceanis), approximately 70 million years old, in matrix. Comes with a plastic display stand and is accompanied by a Certificate of authenticity signed by a professional geologist who has examined the specimen. The matrix is natural from Morocco, different from the one in which the tooth was originally discovered, but just as old, and may contain other fossil fragments! An interesting and exotic composite decorative piece!

Reptiles have teeth that are replaced many times during their lives (even weekly). This, combined with the durability of the enamel and the long time they lived, means that fossilized teeth of mosasaurs, plesiosaurs, pterosaurs, and dinosaurs are common in various parts of the world.

Due to the age of the specimen, the fragmentary nature of the fossil deposits in Morocco, and local extraction methods, the tooth may exhibit imperfections and repaired areas (glued sections) that are completely normal and unavoidable, but it is overall in good condition, with the enamel layer nearly intact. We invite you to carefully review the product photos to identify any natural imperfections or potential repairs on the specimen.

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Specimen: authentic fossilized Plesiosaur tooth in matrix (most likely the species Zarafasaura oceanis)

Age: approximately 70 million years old, Cretaceous period

Tooth dimensions: approximately 6.2 cm length (please look at the picture where the specimen is placed next to the ruler/in the hand to get an idea of its size)

Matrix dimensions: approximately 8.5 cm long on the long side

Country of origin: Oulad Abdoun Basin, Khouribga, Morocco

The product consists of a single authentic fossilized Plesiosaur tooth in its matrix, as shown in the photos above, and comes with a plastic stand for display and a brochure containing specific geological and paleontological information, as well as a Certificate of authenticity signed by a professional geologist who examined the specimen.