Ostrich Skull Replica
$182.00
The skull features an exceptionally large orbital cavity that occupies a significant portion of the cranium, reflecting the ostrich’s reliance on highly developed vision.
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Description
Ostrich Skull Replica (Struthio camelus) Information
Ostrich skull replica measures 5.0 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches. Struthio camelus skull is a 1:1 museum-quality polyurethane resin cast. 2-part skull (separate cranium & jaw). Made in USA.
Ostrich are the largest living bird at 96 inches in height. Semi-desert habitats of South and East Africa, Sahara and South Syria.
The common ostrich is a species of large flightless bird native to certain large areas of Africa.
Ostrich shares the order Struthioniformes with the kiwis, emus, rheas, and cassowaries. However, phylogenetic studies have shown that it is the sister group to all other members of Palaeognathae and thus the flighted tinamous are the sister group to the extinct moa.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves
- Order: Struthioniformes
- Family: Struthionidae
- Genus: Struthio
- Species: S. camelus
- Binomial Name: Struthio camelus Linnaeus, 1758
- Conservation status: Least concern (IUCN 3.1)
Analyze the unique cranial morphology of the world’s largest living bird with this 1:1 scale museum-quality cast. This ostrich skull replica highlights the broad, flat beak adapted for grazing and the distinct orbital structure essential for struthioniform osteology studies. It serves as an essential comparative tool alongside our emu skull replica, southern cassowary skull, and greater rhea cast. This Struthio camelus model provides the precise anatomical detail required by professional biologists and ornithology researchers. Shop for more museum-quality replicas in our bird or aves replica store.
Additional information
| Weight | 4.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 5.0 × 3.5 × 3.5 in |
