Theropod Dinosaur Tooth. Carcharodontosaurus saharicus. Late Cretaceous. Tegana Formation, Kem Kem Basin. Saha...

Description

Theropod Dinosaur Tooth
Carcharodontosaurus saharicus
Late Cretaceous
Tegana Formation, Kem Kem Basin
Sahara Desert, Morocco
4.41 x 1.45 x 0.87 inches (11.21 x 3.68 x 2.20 cm)

This truly monstrous tooth has a unique twist to the subtle curvature. The massive example of Dinosaur dentition once resided in the premaxillary of the jaw of a Carcharodontosaurus, which lived in Morocco during the Late Cretaceous. Well over 4 inches (10 cm), more than half of the tooth is preserved enamel, with the root structure being a slightly smaller portion. This is a serious theropod tooth in fine condition.



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