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4" Diplodocus Caudal Vertebra With Stand
This
is a nicely preserved caudal (tail) vertebra of the large Sauropod dinosaur, Diplodocus. It's very tiny vertebra for such a massive creature measuring 4" long, 2.75" tall and it comes with a custom metal display stand. It was collected from the famous Dana Quarry in Wyoming.
Diplodocus was a massive sauropod dinosaur a long tail and neck and is though to have been able to grow to about 110 feet long. There is a lot of speculation that it's tail could have served a defensive purpose, being wielded like a whip. The vertebrae towards the end of the tail have a much more robust process with a distinctive backward hook. These would have added additional weight and strength to the tail and may have helped to create a serrated edged along the tail, enhancing the flesh cutting ability of the tail during its use
The Dana Quarry which lies at the western edge of the Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming has proven to be an exceptionally productive quarry over 17 years of excavations. The Dana Quarry site was a natural trap, where herbivorous species, mostly sauropods, perished together in a shrinking water hole, possibly during a drought. It has produced over a dozen complete skeletons, most of which are on display at major museums around the world. The skeletons are some of the best ever discovered for their species and are exquisitely preserved.
Diplodocus was a massive sauropod dinosaur a long tail and neck and is though to have been able to grow to about 110 feet long. There is a lot of speculation that it's tail could have served a defensive purpose, being wielded like a whip. The vertebrae towards the end of the tail have a much more robust process with a distinctive backward hook. These would have added additional weight and strength to the tail and may have helped to create a serrated edged along the tail, enhancing the flesh cutting ability of the tail during its use
The Dana Quarry which lies at the western edge of the Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming has proven to be an exceptionally productive quarry over 17 years of excavations. The Dana Quarry site was a natural trap, where herbivorous species, mostly sauropods, perished together in a shrinking water hole, possibly during a drought. It has produced over a dozen complete skeletons, most of which are on display at major museums around the world. The skeletons are some of the best ever discovered for their species and are exquisitely preserved.
SPECIES
Diplodocus
LOCATION
Dana Quarry, Bighorn Mountains, Wyoming
FORMATION
Morrison Formation
SIZE
4 Long, 2.75" Tall
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#10265
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