Choice Rooted Theropod Tooth cf. Tyrannosaurus Infant

Description: Even the experts and academics have problems identifying many of these problematic teeth. My collector, who is very good at identifying the material he discovers, believes this is a Tyrannosaur infant rooted tooth. However, he is not 100% convinced; hence the term cf. has been applied. (cf. is an abbreviation for the Latin-derived (but also modern English) word confer, meaning "compare" or "consult", and is hence used to refer to other material or ideas which may provide contrasting information or arguments.) There is no argument as to the quality of preservation of this tooth. It’s beautifully preserved with excellent color, enamel and serration. Being rooted is an additional plus, since these are seldom found.

Recently the Fossil Mall associates purchased a large lot of dinosaur, reptile and mammal material from our primary collector. He lives in Montana and has over fifteen years of field collecting experience. Ten days were spent in obtaining this lot. The fossils were discovered in Cretaceous stream channel deposits. Some were surface collected as float, many were partially eroded out of the low-lying surrounding gullies and bad lands. The process continued upon his return home. There the specimens had to be cleaned and identified, a long and tedious process that lasted many days. Upon completion, all the specimens were photographed and submitted to us at the Fossil Mall for consideration of purchase. Needless to say, we bought the whole batch.

A word regarding the legality of these fossils. Our provider only collects on private ranch and farmlands of Montana and S. Dakota. His relationships with these landowners have been cultivated over many years of door knocking and often difficult negotiations.