Melon-Headed Whale Skull Replica
$390.00
Melon-Headed whale skull is a anatomical reference for educational and professional displays. Replicates tactile detail of real bone, making it an essential specimen for cetacean research and museum-grade collections.
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Description
Melon-Headed Whale Skull Replica measures 18.1″L x 10.6″W x 10.0″H. Museum-grade polyurethane resin cast of originial specimen. 2-part (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 Scale (Life Size), Made in USA.
Melon-Headed whale skull replica (peponocephala electra)
- dimensions: 18.1″ L x 10.6″ W x 10.0″ H
- components: 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible)
- scale: 1:1 scale, (life size)
- material: polyurethane resin
- origin: made in USA
- weight of replica: 12.0 lbs
- shipping weight: 39.0 lbs
Scientific information
- cranial structure: skull is characterized by a tapering, conical head shape that appears triangular when viewed from above.
- diagnostic features: species lacks a discernible beak, possessing a softly rounded face.
- mandibular dentition: mandible of this specimen contains 44 teeth total (22 per lower toothrow).
- maxillary dentition: upper jaw of this specimen contains 42 teeth (21 per upper toothrow).
Melon-Headed whale scientific classification
- domain: eukaryota
- kingdom: animalia
- phylum: chordata
- class: mammalia
- order: artiodactyla
- infraorder: cetacea
- family: delphinidae
- genus: peponocephala
- species: p. electra
- binomial name: peponocephala electra
- conservation status: least concern (iucn 3.1)
This specimen provides a fascinating contrast to the elongated rostrum seen in our minke whale skull replica cast.
Additional information
| Weight | 39 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 18.1 × 10.6 × 10.0 in |
