05148 - Well Preserved 0.37 Inch Dromaeosaur Raptor Tooth Cretaceous KemKem Beds Dermal scute bones BP 5366 Maârif
Yard notes & kiln story
Description
BP 5366 Maârif
and even the family to which they belong
this species was especially abundant in the sites in the south of Morocco
Age range: 37
This partial maxillary was broken in some sectors during the initial collecting efforts but all parts were put back together
05148 - Well Preserved 0.37 Inch Dromaeosaur Raptor Tooth Cretaceous KemKem Beds Dermal scute bones BP 5366 MaârifSpectacular raptor tooth of supreme quality. It is perfectly preserved, complete and without restorations or reparations. Its enamel color varies between different varieties, with brilliant shades. This tooth represents a perfect example of the dentition features typical of the small theropods (raptors) that dominated the ecosystems of the Upper Cretaceous in the north of Africa. In general this type of teeth have usually a small size, however this