T-rex Dinosaur Toe Claw Replica
$29.00
T-rex dinosaur toe claw replica measures 9.0 x 3.25 x 1.50 inches. T-rex dinosaur toe claw is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast. 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
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Description
T-rex dinosaur toe claw replica measures 9.0 x 3.25 x 1.50 inches. T-rex dinosaur toe claw is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast. 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
Each massive foot had three primary, forward-facing toes that touched the ground. Each individual toe ended in a robust, curved claw built for handling intense physical pressure. They also had a small, clawed hallux toe located higher up on the back of the foot.
The core structure featured deep channels along the sides to secure a thick keratin sheath. This horn-like outer nail added extra length, depth, and sharpness to the toes.
The giant meat-eaters relied on these heavy foot spikes to travel across ancient North America. Their flat, broad toe claws functioned exactly like cleats to grip loose forest soil and mud. This traction allowed the nine-ton predators to push forward and to accelerate during short, aggressive sprints.
The sturdy bones safely distributed their massive body weight evenly. The wide, tall base of the foot gave the claws incredible structural strength to withstand intense pressure without snapping.
Scientific Classifiation
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Clade: Dinosauria
- Clade: Saurischia
- Clade: Theropoda
- Family: †Tyrannosauridae
- Subfamily: †Tyrannosaurinae
- Clade: †Tyrannosaurini
- Genus: †Tyrannosaurus Osborn, 1905
- Type species: †Tyrannosaurus rex Osborn, 1905
- Conservation status: Extinct
The T-rex dinosaur toe claw pairs well with the Tyrannosaurus rex skull replica.
Additional information
| Weight | 3.5 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 9 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. |
