Troodon Foot Claw Replica
$27.00
Troodon foot claw replica measures 3.0 x 0.4 x 0.9 inches. The Troodon formosus claw is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast. 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
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Description
Troodon foot claw replica measures 3.0 x 0.4 x 0.9 inches. The Troodon formosus claw is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast. 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
The name Troodon means “wounding tooth”. This claw was the famous retractable sickle claw located on the second toe of the foot. It features a deep, sickle-like curve that tapers into a very sharp point. The base of the bone is tall and thick. This shape allowed large muscles and strong tendons to lock the claw in place.
A layer of keratin covered the bone during the dinosaur’s life. This sheath added extra length and a razor-sharp edge to the weapon. The dinosaur held this specific claw off the ground while walking to keep it sharp.
Troodon fossils came from the late Cretaceous period of North America. Paleontologists frequently collect them from the Judith River and Hell Creek formations. They were small, bird-like dinosaurs that grew to about 8 feet long.
It weighed around 110 pounds and possessed a remarkably large brain for its size. Large eye sockets suggest this predator hunted primarily at night or during twilight. Its lightweight body allowed it to sprint quietly through the ancient forests.
Troodon was a highly agile and effective carnivore. It used its large brain and sharp eyesight to track small mammals and lizards. The curved sickle claw functioned as a deadly hunting tool.
The dinosaur used the claw to pierce and pin down struggling prey. It did not use the foot claw for slashing heavy hide. Instead, the claw acted like a raptor hook to hold food tight. This allowed the dinosaur to deliver a killing bite with its sharp teeth.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Clade: Dinosauria
- Clade: Saurischia
- Clade: Theropoda
- Family: †Troodontidae
- Subfamily: †Troodontinae Gilmore, 1924
- Genus: †Troodon Leidy, 1856
- Type species: †Troodon formosus
- Conservation Status: Extinct
The Troodon foot claw pairs well with the Struthiomimus dinosaur claw replica, the Gorgosaurus claw replica and the Albertosaurus dinosaur hand fossil replica.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 3.0 × 0.4 × 0.9 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. |
