LARGE ANKYLOSAURID SCUTE. ...

Description

LARGE ANKYLOSAURID SCUTE

Family: Ankylosauridae, poss. Edmontonia rugosidens
Cretaceous
Hell Creek Formation, Carter County, Montana
This is a very large example of the fused-bone armor plating characteristic of the Ankylosaurids. Known for their stocky appearance and effective defensive features such as a large tail club and these hardy scutes interspersed with a liberal profusion of spikes that comprised their body armor, the ankylosaurs could make even the feared T-Rex think twice at trying to make a meal out of such a well protected potential breakfast. This evocative specimen measures 7¼ x 8 inches and is presented on a metal display stand.

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