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Seven Rooted Triceratops Teeth in Sandstone - South Dakota
This is an incredible cluster of seven rooted Triceratops horridus teeth, as found, in a block of sandstone. It was collected a couple of summers ago in South Dakota and was part of a partial jaw that had been exposed and had mostly eroded away leaving some scattered, rooted teeth. This piece has been prepared using mechanical tools and air abrasives to expose the teeth in good relief.
This is one of those really unique specimens that you may never see anything similar to again.
It comes with an acrylic display stand.
This is one of those really unique specimens that you may never see anything similar to again.
It comes with an acrylic display stand.
About Triceratops
Triceratops was one of the most iconic North American dinosaurs, living during the Late Cretaceous around 68–66 million years ago. With its enormous frilled skull and three horns, it was an impressive sight and may have used its headgear for display as much as for defense against predators like Tyrannosaurus rex. Adults could grow up to 9 meters (29.5 feet) long, stand about 3 meters (9.8 feet) tall, and weigh as much as 26,000 pounds. Its sturdy build and powerful horns made it a formidable herbivore capable of standing its ground against large predators.
Triceratops had highly specialized teeth arranged in groups called dental batteries, with dozens of tooth columns lining each side of its jaws. Each column contained several stacked teeth that were constantly replaced, giving it hundreds of teeth over its lifetime. This unique system allowed Triceratops to efficiently chew tough, fibrous plants such as ferns, cycads, and palms. Triceratops was designated as the state fossil of South Dakota in 1988.
Triceratops was one of the most iconic North American dinosaurs, living during the Late Cretaceous around 68–66 million years ago. With its enormous frilled skull and three horns, it was an impressive sight and may have used its headgear for display as much as for defense against predators like Tyrannosaurus rex. Adults could grow up to 9 meters (29.5 feet) long, stand about 3 meters (9.8 feet) tall, and weigh as much as 26,000 pounds. Its sturdy build and powerful horns made it a formidable herbivore capable of standing its ground against large predators.
Triceratops had highly specialized teeth arranged in groups called dental batteries, with dozens of tooth columns lining each side of its jaws. Each column contained several stacked teeth that were constantly replaced, giving it hundreds of teeth over its lifetime. This unique system allowed Triceratops to efficiently chew tough, fibrous plants such as ferns, cycads, and palms. Triceratops was designated as the state fossil of South Dakota in 1988.
SPECIES
Triceratops horridus
LOCATION
South Dakota
FORMATION
Hell Creek Formation
SIZE
2.2" longest tooth, 5.5 x 3.55" rock
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#142749
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