Plesiosaur - Fossil vertebra bone - Vértebra fósil de...

Includes certificate Scientific Name: Zarafasaura oceanis (Elasmosauridae) Location: Khouribga, Morocco Stage: Upper Cretaceous – Maastrichtian (approximately 70–66 million years ago) Size: 13 cm Fossil description: We present a spectacular fossil plesiosaur vertebra, a unique large piece of high quality, sourced from the phosphate mines of Khouribga, Morocco. This specimen stands out for its well-defined anatomical structure, with visible bone details and imposing proportions. Due to its size and fragility, this fossil represents a museum piece, ideal for scientific, educational exhibitions or high-level paleontological collections. Plesiosaurs were marine reptiles of the Mesozoic, known for their long necks, hydrodynamic bodies, and powerful flippers. This vertebra likely belonged to the cervical or dorsal region of a large adult individual. REF: 4824

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