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When visiting the region of Erfoud in Morocco, we got some years ago a very unusual starfish. Devonian chalk, perhaps the layers with Cupressocrinites? Do not exactly know. It looks like Helianthaster, but there has nothing been published about starfishes like this one. What do you think? Does anyone know this starfish or has new literature about them? Size is around 10 - 12 cm (original diameter)
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Hi. Friend of my got this trilobite, but I know these kind are often faked. I have never looked for this type of triobites so I was hoping someone would have more experience with these. Any opinions? Thank you.
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I recently spotted a Palaeophis vertebra for sale, labelled as having come from a Palaeophis typhaeus. The vertebra was found in the Ouled Abdoun basin in Morocco and is Ypresian in age. I have only every seen Palaeophis maghrebianus vertebrae for sale, so I was wondering if this was a mistaken ID. Thanks in advance for confirmation Othniel
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Hi all, Looking at purchasing this tooth. To me it looks like a transitional morphology between O. obliqus and P. Orientalis, but would like a second opinion. Thanks in advance.
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@jnoun11 @pachy-pleuro-whatnot-odon Could this tooth be stelladens? I have no idea what species it is but the carinae on the side makes me wonder if it's Stelladens
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Hello, Can you help me with ID of this tooth? I am not sure whether it could be Carcharodontosaurid or something else? I bought it at a fossil show, Its supposed to be from Morocco, Kem kem group, Taouz. Scale is in cm. Measurements: CH - 2,8cm, CBL - 1,6cm, AL - 3cm and CBW - 0,8cm. Thanks in advance.
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Authenticity of spino tooth?!
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Hi there fossil collectors, this is my very first tooth, could someone please confirm this is an authentic spinosaurus tooth! thanks guys!- 12 replies
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The tooth shown below is labelled as coming from Sarcosuchus imperator, but I am a little dubious as to if this identification is correct. Unfortunately this is the only image of the specimen the seller has provided. Thanks in advance for any guidance Othniel
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I recently saw this tooth for sale identified as a Deltadromeus, but it looks suspiciously similar to teeth sold as "indeterminate Abelisaurid", mine included, so I thought it would be worth checking. The seller has stated the tooth is "17mm x 10mm at the widest points". No other measurements were given. Thanks in advance for any guidance Othniel
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Does Anyone Know What This Trilobite Is?
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Hello, I found this beauty on a popular auction site and the seller seems to think it's a horseshoe crab. There is no geological information with it and the seller isn't even sure if it's real. I was hoping that someone might be able to identify it. Thanks. -
Hi, I have this trilobite labelled as a Proetida. Also I was told it is 485-251 myo is this also right? Finally is it Moroccan if so I assume Atlas mountains? Thank you for your time!
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A rangeomorph holdfast trace fossil from the Ediacara formation, Rawnsley quartzite of the Flinders Range, South Australia. This specimen is Medusina mawsoni, so called because it was until recently thought to be a jellyfish, but is now believed to be the attachment point of a fractal rangeomorph as Charniodiscus is the point of anchorage for Charnia sp. This one may have been the holdfast point for some species of Rangea. The diameter of the outer circle is 1.5 cm and the fossil is estimated to be 555 million years old.
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Fellow members, I have been offered this Dicranurus. At first glance it appears to be well prepped etc. with no signs of obvious fractures etc. As one should be on guard when purchasing Moroccan material, I would like to seek counsel / opinions / another pair of eyes regarding this specimen which I have been offered. Can anyone see any signs of repair and / or restoration? Thankyou in advance, much appreciated. 7382B30E-FC78-42BF-AD84-380811D50D9E.mov
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Fellow members, I have been offered this Ceratonurus. At first glance it appears to be well prepped etc. with no signs of obvious fractures etc. As one should be on guard when purchasing Moroccan material, I would like to seek counsel / opinions / another pair of eyes regarding this specimen which I have been offered. Can anyone see any signs of repair and / or restoration? Thankyou in advance, much appreciated. B30918C5-EF61-4985-9056-11F58396A942.mov B30918C5-EF61-4985-9056-11F58396A942.mov
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Hello everyone! I recently added this crocodile tooth to my collection, please can someone help me identify the family or genus? Sisi Daoui mine, Ouled Abdoun Basin (Morocco) Probably Maastrichtian layer Dimention: 5cm
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Hi Everyone! I acquired this Kem Kem gem a few months ago. I'm pretty certain that it's a Spinosaurid Caudal, which would have been really cool by itself since it's one of the better ones I've seen, but what really sticks out (or in) is a very large unique looking hole on one side. The bone is about 9.6 cm long and hole by itself is roughly 3.5 x 2.7 cm wide and 1.3 cm deep. Damage on Kem Kem material isn't uncommon, but the bone surface flows into the hole as if it was made before fossilization. The big question I have (aside from a second opinion that I'm not just seeing something much cooler than what is there), is pre or post mortem and potential causes. I don't think it's a bite mark. While I have seen really big Spino teeth with that cross section there isn't any damage to the other side and I feel like a tooth that size would punch a hole straight through the bone rather than just leave a 1.3 cm deep hole. Same with potential injury from a large spike of some sort. I don't think it's cancer since there's no excess growth. The main thing that comes to my mind is a really nasty infection with a large abscess, potentially caused by a minor injury that got infected (Spinos loved swimming in some nasty swamps after all). But as with any claim like that it's pretty important to seek out a second opinion. So what do you all think? Any insight is appreciated as always!
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Hey there, It‘s my first post in this Forum, so it‘s time to say hello. My name is Philipp, born in Germany/Saxony. I grew up in the Erzgebirge and was surrounded and fascinated by mines and minerals when i grew up. On my current travel through Europe and Morocco the passion for Minerals and Fossils flamed up again. It’s hard for me not to think every moment about where I‘m going fossil/mineral hunting again so i don‘t annoy my girlfriend tooooo much ;) I’m currently in Morocco for a 3 Month trip to search for fossils and minerals. I was reading about the Mosasaur teeth in the Oil Shale Deposits near Bakrit/Timahdite and about some members visiting this area. I was wondering if someone can give me some locations where these teeth can be found. Looking forward to your answers Philipp
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Paralejurus trilobite restored?
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Location - Foum Zguid, Morocco Age - about 390 million years Devonian Size of trilobite - about 76x33mm looks restored as it seems too perfect. What do yall think?- 9 replies
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Is This "Scabriscutellum Furciferum" Trilobite Legitimate?
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Hello, I have this mortality plate from Tafraoute, Morocco and it's from the ordovician. And I have seen similar online, but nobody seems to know the species of the trilobites. Is it possible to have some more info than unidentified trilobite? I tried to take some photos where the cephalon, thorax and pygidium can be seen. Thanks!!!
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From morocco My guess is kem kem beds. 2 inch with signs of feeding wear. I would guess no restoration.
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12.6" Mosasaur Prognathodon Fossil, 2 lbs 6 ounces, 4.7 inches wide, 1.5 inches thick Location- Qued Zem, Morocco Seller doesn’t mention anything about repair or restoration so I’m not sure about that I’m wondering if it’s restored. Are the teeth original to the jaw? And are those bite marks