Description
SIZE: 30-55mm (Range)
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Name: Onchosaurus numidus
Species: Sawfish
Specimen: Sawfish Rostral Spine
Age: Albian, Cretaceous
Location Found: South of Taouz, Kem-Kem basin, Morocco
This Rostral Spine, or Denticle, is from a prehistoric Sawfish that is found in Cretaceous deposits throughout North Africa. Although the spines are barbed (unlike today’s Sawfish spines which are not barbed), the rostrum (snout; from which the spines protrude from) is thought to have served the same purpose as today’s Sawfish, for sensing and stunning prey, as well as defense.
SIMILAR TO SEEN: The image shows an example of the single specimen you will receive. This will be picked from our stock box graded and with a size within the minimum and maximum size range indicated. It will not be the exact specimen in the photo, the colours, shape, size and style may vary as with any natural item.
