ALLOSAURUS SKULL CAST. ...

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ALLOSAURUS SKULL CAST
Allosaurus jimmadsoni
Jurassic
Morrison formation, Dana Quarry, Washakie County, Wyoming
The Allosaurus was a large fierce theropod dinosaur, the T-Rex of the Jurassic, 150 million years ago. It grew up to 30 feet in length and was armed with a mouth full of knife-like teeth. This is the first cast of the recently excavated Allosaurus skull from the Dana Quarry in Wyoming; This particular Allosaur was named "Dracula" because it was discovered with almost all of its teeth in place, an almost unheard-of characteristic; usually, if present, the teeth have fallen from the jaw bone, but this was a rare instance of the complete dentary arrangement being preserved. Of all the Allosaur fossils discovered, "Dracula" represents one of the very few with a fully articulated, undistorted skull. Most Allosaurs are found with their skulls in fragments and loose piles; but "Dracula" was articulated, allowing a rare look for researchers into the exact position and orientation of Allosaur skull bones. This cast skull is a faultless reproduction of an exceptional fossil, showing off its superlative bone texture and unique dentition, measuring 29¾ inches long, 30¼ inches high on a custom metal display stand.

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