Deltadromeus Tooth
Species - Deltadromeus "Delta Runner"
Type - Thereopod Raptor - Fast Running Pursuit Predator
Habitat - Coastal Mangroves
Age - Approx 95 Million Years Old
Late Cretaceous
Discovered - Kem Kem, Morocco
Tooth Measures 2.5'
 
Deltadromeus was a dinosaur species that lived during the Cretaceous period, around 100 million years ago. It was a medium-sized theropod dinosaur, with a length of up to 8 meters and a weight of about 1 ton. This dinosaur was a fast runner, with long and slender legs that enabled it to reach high speeds.
 
One of the most remarkable features of Deltadromeus were its teeth. They were slender and sharp, with a length of up to 8 cm. These teeth were used for hunting and tearing apart its prey, which is believed to have consisted of smaller dinosaurs and other reptiles. The teeth were serrated, meaning that they had jagged edges that helped to cut through the flesh of its prey. The serrations also provided a larger surface area for the teeth to grip the prey, making it easier for the dinosaur to hold onto its food while it ate.
 
The teeth of Deltadromeus were unique among theropod dinosaurs, and they helped to distinguish this species from other similar dinosaurs. The teeth were arranged in a neat and symmetrical pattern in the jaw, which allowed for a more efficient biting motion and improved the ability of the dinosaur to hold onto its prey.
Overall, the teeth of Deltadromeus were a crucial part of its anatomy, and they played a key role in the dinosaur's ability to hunt and eat its prey. These teeth helped to make Deltadromeus a formidable predator during the Cretaceous period.