Struthiomimus Dinosaur Claw Replica
$28.00
Struthiomimus dinosaur claw replica measures 8.0 x 1.75 x 2.15 inches. The Struthiomimus altus claw is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast. 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
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Description
Struthiomimus dinosaur claw replica measures 8.0 x 1.75 x 2.15 inches. The Struthiomimus altus claw is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast. 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
Struthiomimimus dinosaurs had the longest hand claws of any ostrich-mimic family member. Unlike most theropod dinosaurs, their three finger claws grew nearly straight with very little curvature.
The fingers themselves grew to almost the exact same length to support these long weapons. Their thumb claw differed slightly by showing a subtle inward curve to help pinch objects or prey. Paleontologists note that their robust forearm functioned much like the limbs of modern tree sloths.
These toothless dinosaurs used their long arms and straight claws to gather daily meals. They used their elongated hands to hook and pull-down tall tree branches. This behavior allowed them to reach fresh leaves, fruits, and seeds easily.
They could also use the narrow tips to probe into tree holes for insects. The slender claw helped them tear open soft vegetation without crushing the edible plant material.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Clade: Dinosauria
- Clade: Saurischia
- Clade: Theropoda
- Clade: †Ornithomimosauria
- Family: †Ornithomimidae
- Genus: †Struthiomimus Osborn, 1917
- Species: †S. altus
- Binomial name: †Struthiomimus altus
- Conservation status: Extinct
The Struthiomimus dinosaur claw pairs well with the Ornithomimus claw replica and offers a fascinating scientifc comparison. Both dinosaurs belonged to the same family but had slightly different arm and finger lengths.
Additional information
| Weight | 4.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 8.0 × 1.75 × 2.15 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. |
