Pterosaur Diving Model Replica
$400.00
Their lightweight frames featured a fusion of the vertebrae into a stiffened structure called the notarium to brace the chest against flapping forces.
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Description
Pterosaur diving model replica measures 52.5 x 13.5 x 4.0. Pterosaur Diving Model is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of original specimen. Restoration 1:5 scale. Made in USA.
- Wingspan: 52.5 inches
- Width (Body length from head to tail tip): 13.5 inches
- Height (Body thickness/vertical dimension): 4 inches
Pterosaurs or “wing lizard” were flying reptiles of the extinct clade or order Pterosauria. These unique creatures exhisted during most of the Mosozoic Era. Specifically, the anatomy of these animals changed greatly from their ancestors to allow for flight. Pterosaur bones were hollow and filled with air, much like the bones of modern birds. Consequently, this structure provided a larger surface for muscles while keeping the skeleton light.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Reptilia
- Clade: Archosauria
- Clade: Avemetatarsalia
- Clade: Ornithodira
- Clade: †Pterosauromorpha
- Order: †Pterosauria Kaup, 1834/Owen, 1842
- Conservation status: Extinct
You can enhance your prehistoric flight exhibit by adding these 1:1 scale casts to your collection. Specifically, display the Archaeopteryx skull replica alongside your diving model to show the evolution of avian features. In addition, include the Deinonychus skull replica to provide a scientific look at the predatory dinosaurs from the same era. Finally, adding the Stylemys nebracensis skull replica helps illustrate the diverse range of reptiles found within these ancient ecosystems.
Additional information
| Weight | 36 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 52.5 × 13.5 × 4.0 in |
