1.4" Edmontosaurus (Hadrosaur) Caudal Vertebrae - Montana

Edmontosaurus (Hadrosaur) Caudal Vertebrae - Montana #13326

This is a 1.4" long caudal (tail) vertebrae of Edmontosaurus annectens a type of Hadrosaur. It was found in the Hell Creek Formation of Montana. Most of the process is missing but it has very little erosion to the surface and is quite solid.

Hadrosaurs

are frequently referred to as duck-billed dinosaurs and are members of the Ornithischian family Hadrosauridae. They were fairly common herbivores that roamed Asia, Europe, and North America during the Upper Cretaceous Period. Many species of Hadrosaurs had distinctive crests on their heads, some of which had air-filled chambers that may have produced a distinct sound. These crests may have been used for both audio and visual display purposes.

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