{"product_id":"pterosaur-tooth-fossil","title":"Pterosaur Tooth - Authentic Kem Kem Fossil Specimen - Large","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Pterosaur Tooth Fossil From the Moroccan Desert\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epterosaur tooth fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e is a real tooth from the Kem Kem beds of Morocco. It is a flying reptile tooth measuring 2.5 to 3.5 cm, narrow and slightly curved. It sits in a glass-topped riker case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80-112-0188-201-40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pterosaur tooth fossil, a real tooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, 2.5 cm to 3.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssociation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coloborhynchus, an Early Cretaceous pterosaur with an estimated 5 m (15 ft) wingspan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kem Kem beds, home of this Moroccan pterosaur tooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass-topped riker display case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certificate of authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Flying Reptile, Not a Dinosaur\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePterosaurs were flying reptiles, not dinosaurs. They were the first vertebrates to achieve powered flight. A shortened upper arm and a hugely elongated fourth finger held up the wing membrane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey lived from about 220 million years ago until 66 million years ago. They died out with the large dinosaurs. A Kem Kem fossil like this one is a rare record of that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Kem Kem Fossil Beds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kem Kem beds of Morocco hold fossils from the Cretaceous, when this region was a river system. Teeth are among the most common finds. Each flying reptile tooth is narrow and slightly curved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe associate this tooth with Coloborhynchus, a pterosaur with an estimated 5 m wingspan. Browse more fossils in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/era-prehistoric-art-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePrehistoric Collection\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/natural-history-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNatural History Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisplay and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the flying reptile tooth case on a shelf away from direct sun and damp air. The tooth is brittle, so leave it in its case. Tilt the case slowly to follow the curve from root to tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Pterosaurs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePterosaurs ranged from bat-sized juveniles to giants like Quetzalcoatlus. Some species may have had insulating bristle-like fibers, which hints at a warm-blooded way of life. A Moroccan pterosaur tooth keeps that diversity within hand's reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn what a pterosaur was, how it flew, and how it relates to the dinosaurs. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amnh.org\/explore\/news-blogs\/what-is-a-pterosaur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWhat Is a Pterosaur? - American Museum of Natural History\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43171393175665,"sku":"80-112-0016-201-36","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/add-on-pterosaur-01-1000.jpg?v=1777668648","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/pterosaur-tooth-fossil","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}