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North Africa, Sahara, Morocco, Taouz, mid-Cretaceous, ca. 100 to 93 million years old. A massive nearly 4 inch fossilized tooth from the a carnivorous dinosaur, Carcharodontosaurus. This dinosaur was among the largest of predatory creature of its era and, thought to be even larger than the Tyrannosaurus Rex! This steak knife-like tooth exemplifies their eating capabilities and habits - the serrated edges and slightly curved shape enabled the dinosaur to saw through thick skin and flesh with ease. This tooth has attained wonderful coloration from the iron-rich minerals in which it fossilized and presents umber brown and mahogany red hues, attesting to the great age and chemical process this tooth underwent! Carcharodontosaurus is named after the shark genus Carcharodon, therefore their name translates to "shark-toothed lizards" - a fierce name for this apex predator! Size (crown height): 3.95" L x 1.66" W (10 cm x 4.2 cm)

Provenance: Private Berthoud, Colorado, USA collection

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#184672

Professionally prepared, with some losses to the enamel on the tip. Stabilized fissures and break lines.