{"product_id":"t-rex-tooth-in-matrix-5-84","title":"Large T. rex Tooth in Matrix, 5.83\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyrannosaurus rex Tooth in Matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLance Formation, Wyoming, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLate Cretaceous Period, approx. 66 million years old\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn impressive, large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyrannosaurus rex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tooth preserved within its original Lance Formation matrix. Measuring an exceptional size (5.83 inches long) and retaining a substantial portion of its root, the specimen offers a striking glimpse into the anatomy of one of history’s greatest predators. While \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT. rex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e teeth are naturally shed throughout an animal’s lifetime, examples preserving such an extensive section of the root in their original matrix are considerably less common, enhancing both the scientific interest and visual appeal of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tooth exhibits the robust proportions characteristic of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT. rex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with rich dark enamel, pronounced natural curvature, and preserved serrations along portions of the cutting edges. The surrounding sediment provides valuable geological context, preserving the specimen much as it rested beneath the floodplains of the latest Cretaceous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lance Formation represents one of the last dinosaur-bearing ecosystems before the end-Cretaceous mass extinction, preserving an extraordinary assemblage of ceratopsians, hadrosaurs, crocodilians, turtles, and apex predators including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyrannosaurus rex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. As one of the largest terrestrial carnivores ever to live, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT. rex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e continually replaced its teeth throughout its lifetime, making shed teeth among the most iconic and sought-after dinosaur fossils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining exceptional size, a partially preserved root, and natural matrix, this specimen is an outstanding display piece that beautifully captures both the power of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyrannosaurus rex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the geological setting from which it emerged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease inquire for additional photographs, condition images, and a video presentation of this specimen.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fossil Realm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52645703975199,"sku":null,"price":9999999999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0190\/1942\/files\/14DB86D1-0881-4458-8441-9943F41870DD.jpg?v=1782858428","url":"https:\/\/www.fossilrealm.com\/products\/t-rex-tooth-in-matrix-5-84","provider":"Fossil Realm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}