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Hola, necesito ayuda para poder determinar la especie de este fósil, procede del sur de Marruecos y está encajado en una pieza de 155cmx 113cm, sabemos que petenece a la familia Mosasauridae pero tenemos dudas con respecto al género y si es un adulto o una cría. (Translation added and post moved...) Hello, I would appreciate your help to identify a fossil, it comes from southern Morocco and is embedded in a bed of clay, its measurements are 155cmx113. We've been told it's a Mosasaurus, but we have some doubts about the genus.
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Guide to Help Purchase Rooted Moroccan Theropod Teeth
Troodon posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
We very often see collectors asking if the tooth they are looking to purchase or have in their collection been restored, extended or is fake. Most all the teeth in question come from Morocco and are Spinosaurid (sold as Spinosaurus) and Carchardontosurid (sold as Carcharodontosaurus). Sellers sometimes are aware of what they have and will state the resto and repairs, others may just be clueless, and others may just be deceptive. Bottom line you always need to be very cautious with of any of these purchases. How to avoid disaster 1) Buy high quality teeth, yes it will cost you more, but it may be the only way to insure you are getting what you are looking for. 2) Become educated on what good and bad teeth look like and hopefully this topic may help. 3) Unless you are a real expert post your interest here on the forum before you purchase. 4) When buying anything online make sure it can be returned for a full cash refund 5) No guarantee but purchase from reputable dealers. Avoid auction sites they typically have the most problem teeth. Characteristics of Theropod roots: : Roots are not solid they are typically hollow and thin walled : Although they are all slightly different depending on jaw position they may or may not have a lingual or labial depression which may begin in the crown. Some may have a cavity, resorption pit, where the replacement tooth sits : Roots should have some taper from the lingual to labial side, Spinosaurid roots are not round : Roots may have a sheen depending on preservation. Here are a few in my Collection to see what high quality rooted teeth should look like Juvenile small Spinosaurid tooth What are red flags: : Matrix, matrix and matrix. Moroccan's use it to hide defects, composites or repairs. Avoid avoid ones that cover large areas.. : Colors, Colors and lots of different colors.... : Different surface textures. Look at the examples there is a consistency in color and texture. The surface is homogeneous.. : Teeth with long roots should be priced accordingly. If you are looking at something big and all real it will be expensive. : The transition between Crown and Root should be smooth, no bumps, gaps and areas of fill My Recommendation: Save your money and only purchase teeth that have clean roots. Don't waste your time figuring out if it's been repaired, composited etc. or hoping its good. Photos may not be adequate to see everything. UV lights typically do not work on Moroccan matrix resto. Best to be able to see what you are buying and not rely on guess work. These clean rooted teeth are available you just have to be patient and be willing to pay more. Now the ugly Everything I've mentioned is seen below Extended Fake root Orginal root Extended Seller said this was composite Fake Root, Looks like a Cylinder Fake root, Wrong shape Extended Banana Spino Tooth . Who can say whats going on here Fake Root Fake root, Crown that has repaired/restored??? Composite using matrix fill
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Pterosaur bone with maybe some repair work?
msantix posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hi, I have been offered this Pterosaur bone that looks possibly like a Pterosaur metatarsal but even after getting more photos of the fossil, I am not too sure if there has been work done to it, and this is why I want to post it here and get some opinions before doing anything else. I have some small concerns about the joint part. It comes from the Kem Kem. Thanks and I hope the photos are sufficient to determine how real it is!
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Please help me identify what species the ammonite is,from Morocco /Cretaceous Thank you
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New paper on cf. Spinosaurus dental pathology. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0195667123000277 Paywalled
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Theft of a Spinosaurus Hand Claw from Tucson Show
Troodon posted a topic in General Fossil Discussion
I just want to let everyone know that there appears to have been a theft of a big and beautiful Spinosaurus Hand Claw at the Tucson Show. Would like everyone to be on the alert if they see one offered for sale. Thanks Contact: Kendal at geosourcellc.az@gmail.com
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For a friend of mine. ID'd as a partial fish skull. Found in the KemKem beds. Honestly no idea what it actually is. So give it a shot here.
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New paper on Kem Kem pterosaurs. Open Access. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12542-022-00642-6
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These are from the Devonian of Morocco
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We got a nice and original claw from morocco. I think it´s a spino foot-claw, but I am not 100% sure. Little bit eroded, so it is not as high as it should be. Has some color and lasure on it, so for the moment the color seems to be a little bit different on some places. Has some filled cracks, but not mounted Size is approx. 9x4x2,5 cm (around 3.6 x 1.6 x 1 ") What do you think?
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Buonasera ! Browsing online looking for KK teeth, I came across a site that sells several products, including these "raptor teeth" from KK. Is this plausible? I don't think I've ever read about dromaeosaurids found in the KKB, furthermore some would seem to have the appearance of being small carcharodontosaurus teeth...
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Hello, Is it possible to id the species of this Mosasaur tooth from Morocco? Thanks!
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Hello. I bough this item from a fossil shop in France years ago. I am wondering whether it is Drotops megalomanicus and more importantly if it is a fake. I hope you can tell from the photos. Recently members Coco and JBKansas helped me identify some fake ammonites I thought were real fossils. Thank you in advance for your reply. Constantinos.
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Are there uses for fake spinosaurus claws?
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Hi, so i just got this mosasaurus jaw from morocco, could someone help me to figure out if it is real? If so, is it possible to say from which exact species it is? Its said to be from morocco... Thank you in advance!
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Hi, I’m wondering if it would be a difficult task to remove the matrix/dirt layer off this carcharodontosaurid tooth. I have no experience, but might seem like a cool project? Would a dental pick, brush, and needles suffice?
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GONE **** Original Spinosaurus footclaw for trade
JorisVV posted a topic in Member-to-Member Fossil Trades
Hey everyone. Im looking to trade my big 5'15 footclaw of a Spinosaurus. Im myself looking for mostly african theropod teeth. Especially carch and spino. Feel free to dm.
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Are these real Spinosaurus claws?
Ginger0412 posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Are these real Spinosaurus claws? You probably know that I recently posted about Spinosaurus Claws. I am very confused whether to buy or not. Therefore, the seller has sold other spinosaurus claws in the past, so please tell me if the claws are genuine. If the nails that were sold in the past were real, the idea is that this nail is also real. I am always bothering you, but please help me.
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Are these really real Spinosaurus claws?
Ginger0412 posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Are the claws pictured above really real Spinosaurus claws? I don't doubt everyone on the forum, but I feel like the shape is different See photo belowThis nail was introduced by Phos01 as a real nail in the topic "Buy Spinosaurus Claws" posted by @Phos01. I feel that the shape is a little different from this real nail. Are these real Spinosaurus claws?.
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I recently got this trilobite and don't know the genus. I think it is from the Order Harpetida. The listing said it is from the El Kisan formation, but I can't find any formation called the El Kisan formation. If that formation doesn't exist I think it's from the Fezouta Formation. It was found in Zagora, Morocco and is Ordovician in age. I haven't seen anything similar and it might be undescribed, but that's just speculation. It is 0.9 cm long.
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Are these real Spinosaurus claws?
Ginger0412 posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Are these real Spinosaurus claws? From Kem Kem.
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Came across this Vert from the KemKem region. Looks like a regular croc or crocodylomorph vertebrae to me, apparently he is very convinced it's a "deltadromeus" vert. Anyone that can help clear this up
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Is it a pliosaur skull or something else?
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Hello people. I recently started buying fossils from the kem kem beds other than dinosaur. Not that they aren't cool (Just awesome ) but as to get a better understanding of the paleoecology since , imho, only talking about dinosaur does not do justice to the fantastic other prehistoric creatures. Among many kinds of fish that i aquired was also a shell piece of a turtle. I can't find much on the net but have learned that at least 3 species are known from these beds. After comparing with pieces offered by other vendors the name "hamadachelys " often is used. Some of the pics on the net look the same others don't. So I wonder if this piece can be named. If not no worry since i am happy with "testudian indet." The piece is 10 centimeters long (sorry i am metric ) and repared along the fracture and covered with standard "Morrocan matrix fix-it-all " (they should get a patent for it but not bashing on the people since i know a lot of very nice morrocan people ) sorry for bad pics as I have stated earlier that i am absolutely a giant newbie with technology. Thank you for comments and information. With best regards, Dirk
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Trilobites from Morocco
A.Passero posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hi fossil forum! I am hoping to get some opinions on the authenticity of these trilobite fossils. If this belongs somewhere else on the forum please let me know where so I can move it, or feel free to move it yourself. I know trilobites are often faked and that fakes are getting more sophisticated, and was looking for a second opinion and my local fossil seller/appraiser recommended this forum. I did tests myself (eye detail, uv reactivity, tooth test) and am fairly confident, but would love a second opinion. I would be happy to bring them to someone in the Toronto area in person if anyone here is in the area as well. If anyone wants pictures at other angles please let me know. Thanks in advance!
