From: Khouribga, Morocco

Weight: 5.9 Ounces

Dimensions: 3.7 Inches Long & 2.9 Inches wide (Matrix)

Dimensions: 1.5 Inches Long & .4 Inches Thick (Tooth)

The item pictured is the one you will receive.

Comes with Certificate of  Authenticity.

This is a genuine Tooth fossil, not a replica.

Plesiosaurus (which means "near lizard") gave its name to the Plesiosaurs, a group of predatory marine reptile because it was the first of its group to be discovered. This earliest Plesiosaurus had already developed all the main features of the order. This animal must have been very vulnerable since it had no any protective "armor" and what is more, it had an exposed tail. It may have relied on its sight, maneuverability and camouflage colors to survive. It was probably preyed on by large marine reptiles. Plesiosaurus probably laid its eggs just like a sea turtle does, in nests that were dug out in the sand. It was an excellent fish-catcher; its long neck was well suited to catching fish. Wide jaws and teeth were efficient at trapping prey. It used its intermeshing teeth to catch its food. It did not chew it, but it swallowed food whole.

It had four wide, paddle-like flippers, used to propel the Plesiosaurus through the water with great maneuverability. It flapped its paddles up and down so that it probably looked like it was "flying" through the waters. This long necked animal had a streamlined, tapered body. Its long and flexible neck allowed quick changes of direction, it could turn almost on the spot. Plesiosaurus had a small head and rows of long, pointed and razor sharp teeth. The teeth of the upper and lower jaws were intermeshed. Plesiosaurus was first found in 1821; it was probably the first fossil reptile to be seen by scientists.

TIME: - 135 Million Years Ago, Late Jurassic

RANGE: - Europe England and Germany, East Africa.

SIZE: - Grew up to lengths of 16.5ft (5m).

Some American species are known as well.

Please be aware of the nature of fossils:

Being buried under the ground for millions of years under tons of pressure tends to be rough. No fossil comes out of the ground whole and perfect. Most fossils have undergone some restoration, while others are altered by man simply to enhance their presentation in different ways. The workers in Morocco do a very professional job, unearthing and preserving these natural treasures, however, commonly natural cracks are visible on the surface. These are part of the natural beauty of the fossil and not considered defects.