{"product_id":"huge-original-zarafasaura-oceanis-plesiosaur-paddle-105-cm","title":"Huge Original Zarafasaura oceanis Plesiosaur Paddle – 105 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🌊 HUGE ORIGINAL ZARAFASAURA OCEANIS PLESIOSAUR PADDLE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary 105 cm (approximately 41.3 inches) fossilized plesiosaur paddle identified as \u003cem\u003eZarafasaura oceanis\u003c\/em\u003e. Its impressive size and preserved arrangement of limb bones create a remarkable representation of how this prehistoric marine reptile moved through the ancient seas of Late Cretaceous Morocco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe displayed paddle is 100% original fossil material and is entirely associated with one individual. No added fossil elements, repairs, reconstruction or restoration are present. You will receive the exact one-of-a-kind specimen shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔎 Fossil Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFossil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plesiosaur paddle\/flipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Identified as \u003cem\u003eZarafasaura oceanis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 105 cm \/ approximately 41.3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Cretaceous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 66 million years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sidi Chennane, Oulad Abdoun Basin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extracted from the surrounding matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal fossil material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual association:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% from the same individual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdded elements:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepairs:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReconstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e One exact photographed specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $3,300 USD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaleoDeserts reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e PD-PLP-0105\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⭐ Impressive Size and Rare Anatomy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt more than one metre long, this fossil paddle immediately communicates the remarkable scale of the marine reptile to which it belonged. Complete plesiosaur limb displays of this size are rarely offered compared with individual vertebrae and isolated bones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts articulated presentation, entirely original fossil composition and association with one individual make it an exceptional specimen for an advanced collection or paleontology display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌊 Built for Life in the Ancient Sea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlesiosaurs were prehistoric marine reptiles equipped with four powerful paddle-shaped limbs. These specialized limbs propelled and manoeuvred the animal through ancient marine environments in a form of underwater flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZarafasaura oceanis\u003c\/em\u003e belonged to the long-necked elasmosaurid plesiosaurs that inhabited the seas covering parts of Morocco near the end of the Late Cretaceous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📷 Exact Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing represents the exact 105 cm paddle shown in the product photographs. It is a unique physical fossil, and only one specimen is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✈️ Shipping Included\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"PaleoDeserts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56305728684324,"sku":null,"price":3900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/0753\/1300\/files\/huge-original-zarafasaura-oceanis-plesiosaur-paddle-105-cm-3968618.png?v=1789672874","url":"https:\/\/paleodeserts.com\/products\/huge-original-zarafasaura-oceanis-plesiosaur-paddle-105-cm","provider":"PaleoDeserts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}