Plesiosaur Tooth Fossil 40-50mm – Genuine Cretaceous Specimen – Morocco – Fossil Marine Reptile Tooth with COA

Description

This listing features a genuine fossil tooth from a marine reptile of the genus Plesiosauria, an extinct group of large, long-necked marine reptiles that lived during the Mesozoic era. This specimen was unearthed in the phosphate-rich beds of the Oulad Abdoun Basin, near Khouribga, Morocco, a site known worldwide for its exceptional preservation of marine vertebrates from the Late Cretaceous period.

The fossil dates to approximately 70 to 66 million years ago, from the Maastrichtian stage of the Late Cretaceous. The tooth measures approximately 40-50mm in length and features the classic conical shape and longitudinal ridges associated with Plesiosauria, ideal for gripping slippery prey such as fish and squid.

Each specimen is a carefully selected piece from our collection. The image shows an example of the quality and form of the tooth you will receive. A scale cube (1cm) is included in the photograph for accurate size reference.

All of our Fossils are 100 Percent Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Key Features:

• Type: Fossil Marine Reptile Tooth
• Species: Indeterminate Plesiosauria
• Location: Oulad Abdoun Basin, Khouribga, Morocco
• Geological Period: Late Cretaceous (Maastrichtian Stage)
• Morphology: Elongated, conical tooth with striated enamel surface
• Size Range: 40-50mm (see photograph for scale)
• Use: Ideal for collectors, educational purposes, museum display, or gift

Scientific Classification:

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Reptilia
• Order: Plesiosauria

Geological and Palaeoenvironmental Context:

• Geological Stage: Maastrichtian (Late Cretaceous)
• Depositional Environment: Marine phosphatic sediments in a shallow epicontinental sea
• Biozone: Known from phosphate beds rich in vertebrate fossils
• Notable: These fossils offer important insights into marine reptile diversity in North Africa during the Late Cretaceous
• Identification: Based on comparative morphology and collection from known fossiliferous layers within the Oulad Abdoun Basin

Disclaimer: All of our Fossils are 100 Percent Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The photo shows an example of the actual specimen you will receive. Each fossil is unique and has been selected for its high quality and scientific relevance.