{"product_id":"abelisaur-tooth-in-situ-dekkar-formation-river-walkers-minerals","title":"Abelisaur Tooth Preserved in Situ- Dekkar Formation | River Walkers Minerals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocale: Dekkar Formation, Morocco 🇲🇦 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate Cretaceous (~95–100 million years old)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45g | 2.1 x 1.9 x 0.9 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTooth length: 13.6 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fascinating specimen features a naturally preserved Abelisaur tooth still embedded in its original matrix from the Late Cretaceous-aged Dekkar Formation. The tooth remains in situ, providing a glimpse into how it was found and preserving the connection between predator and the sediments that entombed it nearly 100 million years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbelisaurs were a group of carnivorous theropod dinosaurs that dominated the southern continents during the Late Cretaceous. While tyrannosaurs ruled North America, abelisaurs occupied a similar role across parts of Africa, South America, India, and Madagascar. These predators were characterized by their unusually short skulls, powerful jaws, and tiny forelimbs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enamel on this tooth displays beautiful natural coloration and visible serrations along the cutting edge, features that made these teeth highly effective tools for slicing through flesh. Teeth like this were constantly replaced throughout the animal’s life, meaning a single predator could shed hundreds of teeth over its lifetime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinding a tooth preserved in matrix rather than removed and prepared separately adds an extra layer of authenticity and visual appeal, giving collectors a specimen that more closely resembles how it rested beneath the earth for millions of years. Pieces like this offer a direct connection to one of the apex predators that roamed the ancient landscapes of Gondwana long before the age of Tyrannosaurus rex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photos and videos carefully. You will receive this exact piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"River Walkers Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52026707575080,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/6609\/0024\/files\/50629442-02C5-4897-8CF6-18FA41F5C743.jpg?v=1782172545","url":"https:\/\/riverwalkersminerals.com\/products\/abelisaur-tooth-in-situ-dekkar-formation-river-walkers-minerals","provider":"River Walkers Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}