Description
This claw belonged to a Spinosaurus Marocannus dinosaur. Spinosaurus was a large Spiny carnivorous dinosaur from the Cretaceous period. It had a large a large dorsal sail-like structure or fin that was made up of large spines ranging up to 2 meters (7ft) in length, these spines may have been connected by a tough skin. Some theories suggest that Spinosaurus used this structure for themoregulation and/or mating rituals and display. Spinosaurus was the largest of all known carnivorous dinosaurs, even larger than T-Rex, it may have reached 16-18 meters or (52-59 ft) in length, and may have weighed 7-9 tonnes.
The digit that comes with this claw was not found with it, but its size and shape makes it a perfect fit.
As with most fossils from this region, this claw exhibits typical repair and/or restoration, which is common and expected due to the fragility of the original material. Despite this, the specimen retains excellent overall form and detail, making it a valuable addition to any fossil collection, museum display, or educational setting. A genuine piece of prehistoric history from North Africa.
Dimensions: 4.5" L x 1.62" W (excluding digit) Including digit: 6.5" L
Provenance: Kem Kem formation, Sahara desert, Morocco
Age: Cretaceous (146-65.5 MYA)
Type: Actual Specimen- one only
