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Carcharodontosaurus Pre-Max Tooth

Carcharodontosaurus Pre-Max Tooth

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This is a spectacular Carcharodontosaurus tooth! In addition to its fine physical condition, it comes from a postion in the mouth that is less common than most. This pre-maxillary tooth has a wonderful gradient to the patina, and the well-preserved enamel showcases the typical "wrinkles" found on these teeth. This specimen exibits the knife-like serrations that gave these "Shark-Toothed Lizards" their deadly bite. And the tip of the crown shows the typical life wear of a well-fed animal. This is a gorgeous example that would be a stunning addition to any collection.

Measurements: ~2-3/4" long x 1-1/4" wide x 3/4" thick
Location
: Morocco, North Africa,KemKemBasin
Time Period: Cretaceous ~90 Million Years Old

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Carcharodontosaurus was one of the largest theropod dinosaurs to ever roam the earth, with its average size being larger than that of Tyrannosaurus-rex. Carcharodontosaurus (named after the shark, genus Carcharodon) was a carnivorous dinosaur that was most likely a pack hunter, similar to their distant relative Allosaurus. Carcharodontosaurus was indeed enormous, weighting 6 to 15 tons and measuring up to 45 feet in length. The large serrated teeth of this beast could grow up to 8 inches in length. The original fossil of Carcharodontosaurus was destroyed during the second world war due to allied bombing missions. However, in 1995, a skull was discovered in Morocco, Africa.