{"product_id":"acrocanthosaurus-rooted-tooth-replica","title":"Acrocanthosaurus Rooted Tooth Replica","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrocanthosaurus atokensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – a large predatory dinosaur that roamed North America during the Early Cretaceous. Reaching lengths of approximately 11–12 metres (36–39 feet), it possessed long, laterally compressed, serrated teeth perfectly adapted for slicing through flesh. Named for the distinctive high neural spines that formed a ridge along its back, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrocanthosaurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the apex predators of its time. This replica captures one of these remarkable rooted teeth, showcasing the anatomy of one of North America's most formidable prehistoric carnivores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  5 inches in length (approx)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early Cretaceous (~113–110 million years ago)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscovery Inspiration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Based on fossil material from the United States, particularly the fossil-rich deposits of Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming, where some of the most significant remains of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrocanthosaurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e have been discovered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRooted Tooth Replica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from durable resin and finished in a dark fossil-style tone, this striking replica features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA long, blade-like crown with a finely pointed tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA realistically sculpted root with authentic anatomical proportions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealistic enamel texture and subtle surface detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaithfully reproduced serrations characteristic of large carcharodontosaurian theropods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobust construction reflecting the powerful feeding adaptations of this apex predator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisually striking finish ideal for display or educational reference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealistic weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrocanthosaurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a highly specialised predator whose jaws were lined with large, serrated teeth designed for slicing through flesh. Like other members of the carcharodontosaur family, its teeth were relatively thin, laterally compressed, and blade-like rather than heavily built, functioning much like modern carving knives. These adaptations enabled it to efficiently process large prey, including massive sauropods and ornithopods, making it one of the dominant predators of Early Cretaceous North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rooted tooth replica highlights one of the dinosaur's most distinctive anatomical features, preserving both the crown and root in exceptional detail. It offers an accurate representation of the complete tooth structure from one of prehistory's most impressive carnivorous dinosaurs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShips fully assembled as a single solid piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lead times vary and can be found on our lead times page. 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