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Unusual serrated tooth from Kem Kem Beds of Morocco


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Found this tooth yesterday in a grouping of various Kem Kem fossils and dinosaur teeth.

It has distinct small serration denticles on what I would call the posterior/distal carina. And it has a distinct anterior carinae with even smaller, but not as well defined denticles. Crenulations may be a more suitable word for the anterior/mesial one’s.

 

It is labial-lingually compressed. And it has a lozenge shaped cross section.

 

Any ideas on what it may be from? Croc? Dinosaur? Fish?

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Boy you are full of fun teeth teeth today :D.   Need to study this one but gut says croc.

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1 minute ago, Troodon said:

Boy you are full of fun teeth teeth today :D.   Need to study this one but gut says croc.

 

:ighappy: my gut is feeling same vibes. 

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Looks like croc, but again a really stunning colour pattern. :)

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What ever it is it is in great condition and I agree with Adam, the color is awesome.

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I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie.

 

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Here is a Crocodyliform from Niger only photo of tooth I can find.   Different species is found in Kem Kem.  The unerupted tooth is not serrated but who know about the Moroccan species and are functional teeth along with positional variation different.  Getting more comfortable with calling it a Crocodyliform

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40 minutes ago, Troodon said:

Here is a Crocodyliform from Niger only photo of tooth I can find.   Different species is found in Kem Kem.  The unerupted tooth is not serrated but who know about the Moroccan species and are functional teeth along with positional variation different.  Getting more comfortable with calling it a Crocodyliform

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Excellent job @Troodon. Thank you. Sure looks a lot like that.

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