Alligator Osteoderm Replica
$14.00
Alligator osteoderm replica measures 2.5 x 2.0 x 0.5 inches. The Alligator mississippiensis osteoderm is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a California Academy of Sciences specimen. 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
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Description
Alligator osteoderm replica measures 2.5 x 2.0 x 0.5 inches. The Alligator mississippiensis osteoderm is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a California Academy of Sciences specimen. 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
Alligator osteoderms are hard, bony plates that grow inside the skin to make tough scales. Many living and dead animals have these bone plates.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Reptilia
- Order: Crocodilia
- Family: Alligatoridae
- Subfamily: Alligatorinae
- Genus: Alligator Cuvier, 1807
- Type species: Alligator mississippiensis
- Temporal range: Middle Pleistocene–Present
- Conservation status: Least Concern
Oste, the alligator osteoderm replica, is going for his first swim today. He knows he will be safe because his mom counted his osteoderms before he went into the water, and of course he is going to stay close to his mom.
Toby Keith, the American alligator skull replica, is playing his guitar and singing Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue on the shore in the shade for their entertainment.
Chi, the Chinese giant salamander replica, is sitting next to Toby because his light delicate skin cannot handle the sun.
Snappy, the alligator snapping turtle skull replica, is teasing little Oste by snapping at the water right next to him. Oste’s mom tells him to just ignore him and he will stop soon.
Additional information
| Weight | 3.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 2.5 × 2.0 × 0.5 in |
| National Alligator Day - May 29th | National Alligator Day is celebrated annually on May 29 to raise awareness of the importance of alligators and their need for conservation. Alligators are the state reptile of Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi, and can be found throughout the Southern United States in freshwater lakes, marshes, swamps, rivers, canals, and the Everglades. |
