Authentic Nanotyrannus lancensis Dinosaur Tooth
Tyrannosaurid Dinosaur Tooth on Trionyx Turtle Shell
A beautiful specimen with Nanotyrannus tooth naturally bonded to section of Cretaceous turtle shell! The tooth itself displays nice serrations as well. Membrane case included.
Tooth measures 1-1/2″ inch along the curve of the tooth – Shell section measures 6″ wide x 5″ high
Many paleontologists believe that Nanotyrannus is a separate genus of Tyrannosaurid dinosaur, and NOT a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex. For instance, the tooth of a T.rex is slightly more conical than that of a Nanotyrannus. Additionally, the skull and other skeletal parts differ between the two.
For your reading pleasure and support of Nanotyrannus being a separate genus of Tyrannosaurid, checkout Witmer and Ridgely’s 2009 scientific publication at the link below:
