32fordboy Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 What would one consider a large spinosaurid tooth? I understand little is known of the animal, particularly spinosaurus, but I have here a spinosaurid tooth that is 4" long and 4" in girth. The root appears to be about 1" to 1.25" long. Thanks for your help! Nick www.nicksfossils.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleoRon Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 That's a fairly large tooth. The largest I have seen in person was about 5 inches long and badly worn. I don't know what the max size is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracer Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 "large" is a very relative concept. for instance, if everyone you know has significant collections of those teeth, and you're trying to have bragging rights, then "large" would be say, the size of two bison teeth stacked on top of each other. if, on the other hand, the tooth is sticking out of your hand or foot, or the owner of the tooth is standing there breathing hot therapod breath on you, then large would be anything bigger than the thorns on a dewberry bush... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32fordboy Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 Your posts are always great Luckily, no teeth are sticking through any of my body parts. Except my mouthparts. www.nicksfossils.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest N.AL.hunter Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 This is what I have been wondering. I have found a 3" tooth for sale in great condition for only $90, and then a 4" really nice tooth for over $400!! So it makes me wonder if up to 3" is fairly common and when you reach the 4" mark you really have something? Sort of like the 7" for megs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
va paleo Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 i will check but i think it 4 inces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleoPutz Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 My largest would be right at 4 inches if it were complete. Unfortunately, the tip is missing. There isn't any root that I remember seeing. It isn't in great shape though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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