Zarafasaura oceanis Fossil Tooth (2.19") from Morocco

Species: Zarafasaura oceanis (Vincent et al., 2011) Size: 2.19" = 5,56 cm Location: Oulad Abdoun Basin, Kouribga Morocco Age: Cretaceous period (~70 million years ago) Condition: One fracture has been stabilized This is a genuine Zarafasaura Oceanis fossil tooth. Zarafasaura was a large plesiosaur, a marine reptile with a long neck, streamlined body, and powerful flippers that allowed it to thrive in the warm seas of prehistoric Morocco. The tooth has the classic slender, conical shape used for catching slippery prey such as fish and squid. Fossil material from Zarafasaura is rare compared to more common marine reptiles. This article contains more information regarding the Zarafasaura and also shows detailed information about the teeth on page 102 & 103