zekky Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) I was able to acquire this little beauty, it's about 1/2" long. Most of the small theropod teeth that come out of Morocco are labelled as either Raptor or Deltadromeus. Most of these labels are dubious and most are likely an abelisaurid. But I have seen a few examples of what I thought could be a dromaeosaurid, this tooth matches the morphology. It's re-curved, serration size differences. and very compressed. Here is a comparison of this dromaeosaurid (right) to a likely abelisaurid tooth (left). More comparisons. Two abelisaurid teeth on the left, dromaeosaurid tooth on the right. Edited June 28, 2016 by zekky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) I think you are dead on, it looks like one. I don't want to be picky but it's not a Dromaeosaurus since the genus it has yet to be described but a Dromaeosaurid. Same with the other teeth they are Abelisaurid. Nice pick up and an excellent comparison for others to see..Edit: did you do a serration count to verify the difference between the edges versus just a visual? I know I'm picky but you just need to be certain. Edited June 28, 2016 by Troodon 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordTrilobite Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Very nice tooth. Definitely looks very different from the Abelisaurid teeth. Olof Moleman AKA Lord Trilobite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zekky Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) 22 per 5mm on the dromaeosaurid on the inisde, and 18 per 2mm on the outside edge. (sorry the serration are crazy small and bit worn to go the full 5mm, I used the best section I could find) The abelisaurids are around 13 per 5mm on both edges. The serrations on the dromaeosaurid seem to be much longer than the abelisaurid also. (added the 'id's on the end, forgot the first time.) Edited June 28, 2016 by zekky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Thanks looks like your good on that Dromaesaurid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan from PA Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Awesome looking tooth! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zekky Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Yup, they do exist in Kem kem, and may be decent sized for a dromaeosaurid. Just wanted to highlight the difference because so many teeth from there are labelled raptor and this tooth is quite uncommon. Edited June 28, 2016 by zekky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Yes it's very uncommon and finding one, and a nice one is a treasure, good for you. Edited June 28, 2016 by Troodon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor Lover Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 An actual dromaeosaurid tooth from the Kem Kem, how about that! Congrats and great eye! It's a beautiful tooth! "Or speak to the earth, and let it teach you" Job 12:8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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