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Triceratops Tooth Fossil: Cretaceous North Dakota USA Dinosaur Tooth Ceratopsian Genuine Specimen with COA

Name: Triceratops Tooth Fossil: Cretaceous North Dakota USA Dinosaur Tooth Ceratopsian Genuine Specimen with COA
Brand: SilverGeo
SKU: FSR284
Availability: InStock

£102.00

Triceratops, which literally means ‘three-horned face’, is a genus of herbivorous ceratopsid dinosaur that first appeared during the late Maastrichtian stage of the late Cretaceous period, about 68 million years ago (mya) in what is now North America. The Triceratops had a sharp hard beak and rows and rows of teeth, some having as many as 800 teeth, allowing them to slice and crush all sorts of vegetation. Despite their fearsome appearance, they didn’t kill other dinosaurs for meat, but they likely would have defended themselves well from predators using their 3 horns which featured on one of the largest heads of any land dinosaur discovered.

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Specimen: Triceratops Tooth

Age: Cretaceous

Location: South Dakota, North America

Scale cube=1cm: Full sizing please see photo

ACTUAL AS SEEN: The image shows the EXACT specimen you will receive. The specimen has been carefully hand selected and photographed. Measurements are as accurate as possible, though be aware measuring precise dimensions can be difficult from irregular shaped items. Whilst we portray colours as close to life-like as we can, colours will vary if taken in sunlight, indoors, from monitor to monitor and device to device. Once this specimen is sold, we will update this listing with new similar selected item, with a new photo and dimensions.

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SKU: FSR284 Category: Triceratops

Description

Offered here is a genuine Triceratops tooth fossil from the Late Cretaceous of North Dakota, North America, a classic region for scientifically important dinosaur discoveries. This specimen has been carefully selected for its quality and preservation, and the photograph shown represents an example of the actual fossil you will receive.

All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity, providing confidence for collectors, educators, and enthusiasts alike. Full sizing details are clearly shown in the accompanying photographs.

Fossil Identification

Dinosaur: Triceratops
Order: Ornithischia
Family: Ceratopsidae
Common Name: Three-horned horned dinosaur
Fossil Type: Isolated tooth

Triceratops is one of the most iconic dinosaurs of the Late Cretaceous, instantly recognisable for its large skull, sweeping frill, and three prominent facial horns. Teeth such as this played a vital role in its highly specialised feeding strategy.

Geological Context

Geological Period: Late Cretaceous
Stage: Maastrichtian
Formation: Hell Creek Formation (regional equivalent)
Age: Approximately 68–66 million years old
Location: North Dakota, USA

The Hell Creek Formation represents a rich fluvial floodplain environment made up of rivers, streams, and coastal lowlands. These conditions were ideal for preserving vertebrate remains and are responsible for many of the world’s most famous dinosaur fossils. Triceratops lived during the very last chapter of the Age of Dinosaurs, alongside Tyrannosaurus rex and other well-known fauna.

Tooth Morphology & Function

Triceratops teeth are instantly recognisable by their leaf-shaped profile, sharp cutting edges, and pronounced wear surfaces. Unlike the simple conical teeth of carnivorous dinosaurs, ceratopsian teeth were adapted for shearing tough plant material.

They formed tightly packed dental batteries, allowing continuous replacement and efficient processing of fibrous vegetation such as cycads, ferns, and flowering plants. The wear patterns often visible on these teeth provide direct evidence of herbivorous feeding behaviour and jaw mechanics.

Collectability & Display

Isolated Triceratops teeth are highly sought after due to their clear identification, manageable size, and direct association with one of the most famous dinosaurs ever discovered. This specimen is ideal for:

Serious fossil collections
Educational displays and teaching aids
Museum-style cabinets or framed presentations
A unique and tangible piece of natural history

Each fossil is individually chosen for authenticity and visual appeal, ensuring you receive a specimen worthy of long-term preservation and display.

A Genuine Piece of Prehistoric North America

This Triceratops tooth fossil offers a direct connection to the final moments of the dinosaur era, preserved from ancient floodplains that once supported vast herds of horned dinosaurs. Carefully sourced and professionally presented, it is a timeless collectible that combines scientific significance with undeniable visual impact.

Additional information

Era	Cretaceous
Origin	USA

Cretaceous Information

The Cretaceous Period (145–66 million years ago) was the final era of the Mesozoic, marked by the dominance of dinosaurs and the rise of flowering plants. It had a warm, greenhouse climate, with high sea levels that created vast shallow inland seas. Marine life flourished, including mosasaurs, ammonites, and rudist reefs, while the land was ruled by iconic dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Spinosaurus. Mammals and birds diversified, and insects thrived. The period ended with the mass extinction event, likely caused by an asteroid impact, wiping out the dinosaurs and paving the way for the rise of mammals in the Cenozoic.

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