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Here is a spinosaurus claw for sale on an auction site. I can't see any major red flags except for some small repairs, but i don't know. What do people here think? It's 10 cm long
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Hi All, I acquired this piece of fossilised bone fragment recently and was assured that the specimen was Spinosaurus and came from the Kem Kem group, unfortunately I was not able to gather which formation it was from within the group. Although this piece is fragmentary, its hour glass shape and the thin ridges along each side give me hope that someone would know where on the skeleton this bone is from. I've done some quick research and found that Spinosaurus vertebrae are of similar shape but I am not 100% confident that it is a vert. If anyone has any idea which bone it could be, that would be brilliant (apologies for quality of the side images, my camera had trouble focusing on the thin ridge)
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Spinosaurus Tooth, Real or Fake?
micaham posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
I recently purchased this Spinosaurus tooth from the Kem Kem beds in Morocco, it’s 3 3/8” long and supposedly has no repair or restoration according to seller. Does the tooth show any signs of repair or restoration? Is it entirely real?
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Is this spinosaurus claw real?
Sergiorex posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Saw this for sale, seller claims it was from a museum and it was found in kem kem. It is 8 cm long and I was wondering if it’s a real claw, as I don’t know much about claws.
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I’m gambling that this is a spinosaur bone, as it is supposed to be, but I really don’t know. Can anyone ID what this bone is, and if it’s spinosaurus or not? It’s apparently from Kem Kem. Thanks so much for any, and all help:)
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Spinosaurus Jaw Piece with Tooth
ConnorR posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
I saw this item for sale, said to be a Spinosaurus jaw fragment with an associated tooth glued on. Is it a composite, and does it belong to Spinosaurus?.thumb.jpg.411114bb290b77f5e2bf334dc0a583ca.jpg)
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Hello! I bought this tooth from a gift shop. It was labeled a spinosaurus tooth. I’m just wondering if it most likely is a spinosaurus tooth, or a crocodile or something else? Thank you!
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Spinosaurus tooth - any issues?
bubbleobill posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
I new to collecting and recently received this Spinosaurus tooth from a dealer who has a great reputation online. It was not a particularly expensive tooth and although the crown appeared to be in good condition from the dealer listing (and no repairs/restoration work was listed) the root has me a little suspect. No alarm bells from the listing photos but now that I have it in my hand and can see it from all angles, it got me wondering. The first couple of attachments are the dealers listing photos. The rest of the photos are mine. The main thing that has me curious is the colour visible in parts of the tooth, especially the root - the white is very white in areas, and I dunno how to describe it, just not quite 'right'. I've included photos of the area on the root that looks a bit fishy to me (mind you due to lighting conditions this doesn't come across as white in the photos as it does to my eye) and then also some damage on the crown where you see the same tone of white - some from a chip on the edge of the tooth, and also at the tip. The dealer does accept returns, just wondering if there is actually anything suspect with this or not? I am a total novice so I may be seeing problems that aren't really problems at all, just wanted to check. Cheers
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From the album: My collection in progress
Spinosaurus aegyptiacus Stromer 1915 Location: Kem Kem Beds, Morocco Age: 95 Mya (Cenomanian, Upper Cretaceous) Measurements: 7x2 cm Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Reptilia Subclass: Diapsida Superorder: Dinosauria Order: Saurischia Suborder: Theropoda Family: Spinosauridae -
Big spinosaurus tooth with Pathology and serrations?
JorisVV posted a topic in General Fossil Discussion
Here by my new Spinosaurus Aegypticus tooth from Taouz, Morocco. It is 4 1/2 inches. The colors are less common than your regular Moroccon Spinosaurus teeth. It has 0 restoration done to the tooth, and the quality is very high. Which I find special about this one. Noticed some slight patho and serrations on this tooth too? Could someone explain the patho perhaps.
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Repaired, Composite, or Fake Spinosaurus claw? How to spot the signs.
Genetic Algorithm posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Good day and thank you for reading! I bought a 7-inch Spinosaurus claw in an auction and was hoping to get a second opinion on the condition and authenticity. I can send it back within a month for a full refund. I am also hoping for some pointers in knowing if is repaired or a composite. I have read many of the forums on here, but I have more questions. The length is 7 inches, but I do not have a ruler at the moment. This fossil is supposedly from the Kem Kem beds in Morocco. Any help is appreciated! Btw I do not have many fossils and plan to display this one to the public at my work if I keep it. Reasons why I do not think it is a composite or a carving: The texture and colors match on both ends of claw. They are also appropriate for fossils from Morocco. The shape and feel are good. Blood grooves follow the correct path. Reasons why I question if it is repaired or a composite: The darker brown areas do have a smoother texture and the grain is not visible in the very dark areas. How can you tell if this is substrate or cement/glue? If it is cement or glue, this piece could have been broken in half at some point, since the darker material has a concentration at the center and the tip. The blood grooves are not the exact same size on either side, though they are close. One side is wider. The darker areas do cause some "muddiness" but I cannot tell if it substrate. It is a bit lighter than I expected, but feels solid and has a similar feel and sound to other fossils when I tap it. The density feels similar to a Spinosaurus tooth, but feel less dense than a megalodon tooth..thumb.jpg.05b21eabc72bf4032e26f93d09e62d2a.jpg)
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Here we go again :) - Spinosaurus was not an aquatic dinosaur.
Haravex posted a topic in Fossil News
Just seen this was published on the 26th of May 2022 https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.05.25.493395v1?fs=e&s=cl&fbclid=IwAR14IHzQeYGdAfzZqcrIWKW3ZqkdIeTOy22S168b2dFEKPy7oe6a-ITIzmM -
hi i try to reconstruct a spinosaurus skeleton, i miss some bones of course, lot of bones ares in privates collection,and it s difficult to access them. my idea is : if you have in your collection some cervicals vertebrae or dorsals , the size is not a problem, i look for 3D models of them. i look also for the 3D models bones of the front limbs. thanks for help in this project.
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Authentic Spinosaurus claw?
Mrhenky3 posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hello everyone, I came across this Spinosaurus claw. I was wondering if this claw is genuine. It looks to me like it consist of multiple fragments added together. Thanks in advance. Location: Kem Kem beds Size: 13 cm
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I'm continuing my search for my first dino tooth. I came across this spino tooth: is real and in good conditions, or is reconstructed?
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Is it Real? Spinosaurus Tooth
Rock Hound posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Seeking input on this "Spinosaurus Tooth" specimen. Is it a genuine tooth? Has it had tip repair? Is the root behind the tooth genuine? How much touch up / clean up work was done to get it to look this undamaged? Is it constructed from multiple pieces? Etc. Specimen measures exactly 4 inches in length. Working with an inexpensive Android phone. I can't get an in focus picture of the end of the root. I tried many times. Not enough detail in those pictures. I can say that it's not just plain rock or fabricated matrix. It is either a tooth root, or bone-like in appearance. All input appreciated..thumb.jpg.27e9d019d803e83b7e8be0b4636ee3a1.jpg)
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Hi! I'm a bit doubtful about this spino tooth: it is genuine? Is authentic only the tooth? The root is real or fake? I have read online that genuine rooted teeth of Spinosaurus are extremely rare... Thank for any help.
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online seller seems to have several of these claws. I was under the impression that they're pretty rare, so I'm thinking something is up. I understand that online is first red flag, but wanted to get your assessment anyway. Here is one of them. Thanks in advance.
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Hello there! I'm collecting fossils since I was a kid and I have a question, so I hope anybody can help. I bought a fossil years ago at my local fossil and mineral fair in Germany from a maroccan trader. It should be a Spinosaurus vertebra. But I'm doubting about the authenticity. It was quite cheap. But it's a real vertebra? (and even from Spinosaurus?) Thank you! greetings, Lilian
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Another rooted spino tooth
Nanotyrannus35 posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
I found this spinosaurus tooth online. It seems to have a mostly complete root. However, it does look like it has been repaired, and there might be some restoration, but I can't tell. Thanks for any help. The tooth also appears to have some striations along the carina.
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Paper finds strong support for aquatic habits in spinosaurids, associated with a marked increase in bone density. Paywalled paper https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-04528-0 Bone density of Baryonyx appears closer to Spinosaurus than Suchomimus which has lots of implications in its adaptation to aquatic life National Geo https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/spinosaurus-had-penguin-like-bones-a-sign-of-hunting-underwater Smithsonian https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/heavy-bones-helped-some-species-of-spinosaurs-swim-180979775/ Phys org https://phys.org/news/2022-03-dense-bones-spinosaurus-underwater.html I wish we see some publications on other theropods in the KK not just the headliner Spinosaurus
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Hello, recently I have found a quite interesting dinosaur spine section. The seller claims that this is: Museum Quality Spinosaurus Dinosaur Spinal Section with Huge Vertebrae and Rare partial spines 55 Million Years Old Measures 12.5" x 10.5" inches. What do you think about the fossil? Best regards
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Hello everyone, Mid or early February 2022 Paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim did a talk of 60minutes about the Spinosaurus. I stumbled onto a small piece of the lecture while scrolling social media, I found it very interesting, but I can't seem to find it online. Does anyone know where I can see this footage or stream it? It would be very helpful Thank You
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Spinosaurus Vertebra / Pachycephalosaurus Vertebra
darthdasko posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hi guys! I started venturing into fossil collecting recently. If anyone can help me, I have questions about a "spinosaurus vertebra" I bought. I started to distrust the seller after I had already made the purchase, although the reviews are practically 100% positive, I was afraid after some research and observing other cases. I didn't know the forum before to guide me, so what do you think? And taking advantage of the post, I also have doubts about this Pachycephalosaurus vertebra, what do you think?
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