Deinosuchus Tooth in Matrix

An authentic fossil tooth to possibly the largest crocodylomorph to have ever lived, this is an amazing piece of a truly awesome animal. Deinosuchus translates to "terrible crocodile" and its would have used its numerous giant teeth to eat anything in its environment, even dinosaurs. This beautiful tooth has been left partially sticking out of matrix (the surrounding rock), and even has a small gar fish scale preserved alongside it in the rock. Comes on a custom hardwood stand. Deinosuchus was a large North American crocodilian from the Late Cretaceous Period, about 73 million years ago. It was a large and fearsome predator, nearing 40 feet in length. More closely related to alligators than true crocodiles, this predator used ambush methods and a powerful bite to take down its prey, which was likely large turtles, fish, and even dinosaurs. Heavy osteoderms armored the back of Deinosuchus within its scales, helping protect it as it attacked animals.

Rock piece is approx. 2.5" long, 3" tall on mount, and base dimensions are approx. 3"x 2".

Authentic fossil with no restoration

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