Segisaurus Dinosaur Footprint Fossil Replica
$45.00
The only known specimen was discovered in early Jurassic strata in Tsegi Canyon, Arizona, for which it was named. Segisaurus is the only dinosaur to have ever been excavated from the area.
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Description
Segisaurus dinosaur footprint fossil replica measures 9.0 x 13.0 x 1.5 inches. Plaque imprint size is 2.5 x 3.0 inches. Animal tracks are an invaluable asset for science teachers, naturalists, and zoos. These footprint casts are highly educational and crafted from extremely durable polyurethane resin. Each footprint is cast directly from the authentic footprints left behind by the segisaurus, ensuring a level of anatomical precision that brings field biology into the classroom. Made in USA.
Segisaurus meaning “Segi canyon lizard” or Segisaurus halli is a genus of small coelophysoid theropod dinosaur, that measured approximately 1 metre (3.3 feet) in length. The only known specimen was discovered in early Jurassic strata in Tsegi Canyon, Arizona, for which it was named. Segisaurus is the only dinosaur to have ever been excavated from the area.
It was nimble and insectivorous, although it may have scavenged meat also. It was bird-like in structure, with a flexible, elongated neck and stout body. Segisaurus was three-toed and had powerful legs that were long compared to its body length. Like its legs, segisaurus had a long tail and long forearms.
Its collar bone was not unlike a bird’s, thus strengthening scientists’ arguments that dinosaurs were related to avians. Segisaurus is described from the only specimen ever found, the holotype UCMP 32101, which was a sub-adult.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Clade: Dinosauria
- Clade: Saurischia
- Clade: Theropoda
- Family: †Coelophysidae
- Genus: †Segisaurus
- Camp, 1936
- Type species: †Segisaurus halli
- Temporal range: Early Jurassic
Additional information
| Weight | 5.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 9.0 × 13.0 × 1.5 in |
| National Dinosaur Day - June 1st | National Dinosaur Day is celebrated on June 1st every year. It's a day to learn about dinosaurs, including what they looked like, what they ate, and how they became extinct. |
