Tyrannosaurus rex Brain Fossil Replica

Description

Tyrannosaurus rex Brain Fossil Replica for Paleontology

Tyrannosaurus rex brain fossil replica is 9.0 x 2.0 x 2.0 inches, museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from a CAS specimen. 1:1 scale. Made in USA.

Etymology and Terminology

The genus Tyrannosaurus finds its roots in Ancient Greek and Latin words. These early names usually referred to a tyrant lizard or a king. Specifically, the scientific name Tyrannosaurus rex comes from the Latin word for king. This gives us modern terms like T. rex or T-Rex.

Evolutionary History

The Tyrannosaurus rex is a more specialized form of the coelurosaurian theropod genus than its cousins. While it is a pure carnivore, its skull shows a facial area highly adapted for hunting. Evolution favored a larger size for this species. Consequently, the adult cranium displays massive skull bones and fused nasals to support a powerful bite.

Human Association and Paleontology

The Tyrannosaurus rex shares a very long history with modern scientific civilization. For many centuries, humans have sought these fossils in various rock formations. They also appear frequently in global media and museum exhibits. Because they are one of the largest land carnivores of all time, they often fascinate the public.

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Reptilia
• Clade: Dinosauria
• Clade: Saurischia
• Clade: Theropoda
• Superfamily: †Tyrannosauroidea
• Family: †Tyrannosauridae
• Genus: †Tyrannosaurus Osborn, 1905
• Type species: †Tyrannosaurus rex Osborn, 1905

Create an Exquisite Display

To build a professional research set, pair this brain with our tyrannosaurus rex skull 1:1 replica, tyrannosaurus rex femur replica and a tyrannosaurus rex foot replica. This grouping allows you to analyze the hunter’s neural structure against the anatomy of the armored dinosaurs and large herbivores it outsmarted.