2.7″ Huge Hainosaurus Boubker Tooth Rare Tylosaurus fossil

2.7″ Huge Tylosaurus Tooth Fossil Mosasaurus Dinosaur

this is a Rare Tylosaurus Fossil tooth measuring 2.7 inches discovered a in the Sidi Chennane Basin, Morocco, is a significant find in the realm of paleontology. Tylosaurus is a genus of large marine reptiles belonging to the mosasaur family, which thrived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 89 to 65 million years ago.

This tooth was found in the Sidi Chennane Basin in Morocco and is considered one of the rarest tooth because it belongs to a Tylosaurus species Hainosaurus.

Tylosaurus is a genus of large marine reptiles belonging to the mosasaur family, which lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 85 to 70 million years ago. These reptiles were formidable predators of the ancient seas, characterized by their streamlined bodies, powerful jaws filled with sharp teeth, and long, paddle-like limbs that allowed them to navigate through the water with agility.

 

The name “Tylosaurus” means “knob lizard,” referring to the distinctive nob-like structure on the snout of some specimens. These knobs likely played a role in enhancing the reptile’s hydrodynamic efficiency or may have been involved in mating displays or species recognition.

Tylosaurus is among the largest known mosasaurs, with some specimens reaching lengths of up to 15 meters (49 feet) or more. They were apex predators in their marine ecosystems, preying on a variety of marine creatures, including fish, ammonites, other marine reptiles, and even smaller mosasaurs.

Tylosaurus Vs Mosasaurus 

Tylosaurus is generally considered to be larger than Mosasaurus. Some species of Tylosaurus reached lengths of up to 15-16 meters (49-52 feet), making them among the largest mosasaurs. Mosasaurus, while still large, typically reached lengths of around 10-12 meters (33-39 feet)