Nanotyrannus Tooth – Turtle Shell

Description

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:

https://t.co/7kwi9h5iv6?amp=1