Description
Plesiosaurus Vertebrae Fossil
This fossil specimen is identified as Plesiosaurus vertebrae, with the additional identification Elasmosaurus mauritanicus. It is designated as Cretaceous and originates from Oued Zem, Khouribga, Morocco. The specimen is an appealing addition to collections focused on marine reptiles, Mesozoic palaeontology, Moroccan fossils, and vertebrate anatomy.
Fossil Identification
Vertebrae are the individual bones that formed the spinal column of a vertebrate animal. In marine reptiles, the vertebral column supported the body and helped provide flexibility during swimming. The supplied identification connects this material with Elasmosaurus mauritanicus, a plesiosaur identification of particular interest to collectors who appreciate long-necked marine reptile fossils and Cretaceous vertebrate remains.
Plesiosaurs were extinct marine reptiles that lived during the Mesozoic Era. Their fossils are especially valued because they help illustrate the anatomy and diversity of reptiles adapted to life in ancient marine environments. Vertebrae can be studied as part of the broader skeletal structure, providing an educational link between fossil collecting, comparative anatomy, and the history of prehistoric life.
Geological and Locality Information
The specimen is identified as Cretaceous in age and comes from Oued Zem in the Khouribga area of Morocco. Morocco is widely known among fossil collectors for its varied fossil resources and important palaeontological material. Oued Zem locality specimens are sought after by collectors building displays around Moroccan geology, Cretaceous fossils, and extinct marine vertebrates.
This locality information gives the piece added geological and geographical interest. It can be displayed alongside other fossils from Morocco or used as a conversation piece in a collection devoted to prehistoric animals, fossil vertebrae, plesiosaurs, or Cretaceous history.
Collector Display and Educational Use
The fossil is suitable for a private fossil collection, educational display, natural history cabinet, or palaeontology-themed interior. Its vertebral form offers a direct way to explore the structure of extinct vertebrates, while the plesiosaur identification provides a strong connection to marine reptile evolution and Mesozoic life. It may also appeal to collectors seeking distinctive Moroccan specimens with a clear locality and period designation.
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Sizing Information
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Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
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