Description: 1.4" Afrovenator Fossil Tooth Tiouraren FM Tenere Desert Niger Jurassic Dinosaur Location: Tiouraren Formation, Tiouraren Hill, Tenere Desert, Niger. Weight: 0.4 Ounces Dimensions: 1.4 Inches Long, 1 Inch Wide, 0.56 Inches Thick Comes with a Free Stand and Mineral Tack. The Item pictured is the one you will receive. Afrovenator Afrovenator is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived during the Middle Jurassic period, approximately 165 million years ago. The name “Afrovenator” means “African hunter” and it was named by paleontologist Paul Sereno in 1994. This dinosaur was a carnivorous bipedal predator, belonging to the group of dinosaurs known as megalosaurids. It is believed to have been an agile and swift predator, preying on smaller dinosaurs and other animals of its time. Physical Characteristics Afrovenator was estimated to be around 8 meters (26 feet) in length and weighed approximately 1 ton. Its long, slender skull had sharp teeth, which were well-suited for hunting and tearing flesh. Its arms were relatively small compared to its body size, and it had powerful hind legs, indicating its adaptation for swift movement and hunting. Discovery and Fossil Finds The fossils of Afrovenator were discovered in the Tiouraren Formation of Niger, West Africa. The initial discovery included partial skeletal remains, including vertebrae, limb bones, and parts of the skull. These fossils provided valuable insights into the anatomy and behavior of this Jurassic predator. Paleoenvironment During the Middle Jurassic period, the region where Afrovenator lived was characterized by lush vegetation and diverse fauna. The presence of Afrovenator in this ecosystem suggests a rich diversity of predatory dinosaurs coexisting with herbivorous dinosaurs and other ancient creatures. Shipping Payments Terms of Sale Contact Us We offer combined discounted shipping on purchases made the same day. If your using PayPal payment we only ship to the shipping address specified on PayPal. Most orders are shipped with the United States Postal Services with tracking. All shipments will be shipped within 24 hours except Sundays Signatures are required on all purchases over $100 USD All payments must be made within 72 hours of placing your order. UNCONDITIONAL RETURN POLICY At Fossil Age Minerals, customer service and satisfaction are our highest priorities. Because your positive buying experience is very important to us, Fossil Age Minerals has an Unconditional return policy if: 1. All returns must be in their original state. 2. All return requests are made within 30 Calendar days of receipt of merchandise. You can contact us between the hour of 9:00AM - 8:00PM Central time Mon - Fri. We are closed on weekends and holidays.
Price: 135.99 USD
Location: Post Falls, Idaho
End Time: 2024-02-14T22:07:51.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: Niger
