Ground Sloth Brain Endocast Replica
$66.00
The ground sloth brain possessed a specialized neural map of its massive claws, allowing for the extreme motor precision needed to strip tough bark.
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Description
Ground Sloth Brain Endocast Replica for Paleontology
Ground sloth brain endocast replica measures 6.9 x 3.9 x 3.6 inches. Megatherium jeffersonii brain is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from CAS specimen. 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
Fossil Preservation and Study
Most Megalonyx remains are found in river deposits. These environments help preserve the dense bone structure. Specifically, the minerals keep the specimens in excellent condition. Because these fossils are well-preserved, scientists can create detailed replicas. Also, new technology helps researchers map these bones. Furthermore, these studies show how these giants adapted to changing climates.
Scientific Classification and History
This mammal belongs to the Animalia kingdom and the Chordata phylum. Specifically, it sits within the Mammalia class and the Pilosa order. It represents the extinct Megalonychidae family. Because Thomas Jefferson first described the genus in 1799, the type species bears his name. Also, these animals lived from the Pliocene through the Late Pleistocene. This spanned roughly five million to thirteen thousand years ago.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Pilosa
- Family: †Megalonychidae
- Subfamily: †Megalonychinae
- Genus: †Megalonyx Jefferson, 1799
- Type species: †Megatherium jeffersonii Desmarest, 1822
- Temporal range: Pliocene-Late Pleistocene (Hemphillian-Rancholabrean) 5–0.013 Ma
Paleontological Research Set
You can develop a sophisticated research collection by combining this neural model with our Scelidodon skull replica specimen. Because a thorough investigation of Cenozoic mammals requires diverse examples, including a Hoffmann’s two-toed skull replica reference provides a clear morphological baseline. To finish your set, we suggest the fossilized giant ground sloth skull replica reconstruction. This specific piece is also vital for anyone evaluating the unique anatomical traits of these massive Pleistocene giants.
Additional information
| Weight | 6.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 6.9 × 3.9 × 3.6 in |
