Carcharodontosaurus saharicus tooth
Specifications
- Found:
- Kem-Kem, Morocco
- Genus:
- Carcharodontosaurus
- Specimen size:
- 8,2 cm (3.23")
- Age:
- 93-112 mln years
- Specimen weight:
- 44 g (1.55 oz)
- Period:
- Cretaceous
Description
Cretaceous Africa was a place full of dangers. Resembling huge giraffes, long- necked titanosaurs roamed its plains, while carcharodontosaurus, the terrible predators with razor-sharp teeth, hunted these giants. The name of these dinosaurs itself is translated as "shark-toothed lizard". Their teeth had a sawtooth cutting edge, and narrow jaws, which could cut even the strongest skin of herbivorous reptiles like scissors when closing.
This piece is worthy of any collection. Large size, preserved notches and almost complete lack of restoration, which is "famous" for cheap Moroccan material.