Description
This listing features a genuine fossilised bone slice from Atlasaurus, a Middle Jurassic sauropod dinosaur, discovered in the rich fossil beds of Morocco. This rare slice is part of a long-extinct dinosaur species known for its unique skeletal proportions and incredible size.
Atlasaurus imelakei, named after the Atlas Mountains where it was first discovered, lived approximately Middle Jurassic period (~168 to 163 million years ago). Unlike other sauropods, Atlasaurus had proportionally shorter necks, longer legs, and a more robust skull. These anatomical differences made it more agile and possibly better suited for browsing vegetation at different heights compared to its relatives like Brachiosaurus.
Estimated to reach 15 metres (49 feet) in length and weighing over 22 tonnes, Atlasaurus possessed a powerful build. The vertebrae, femur, and humerus were massive—its femur alone reached about 2 metres (6 ft 7 in). This sauropod had spoon-shaped teeth with denticles, suggesting a herbivorous diet consisting of tough plant matter.
This bone slice is a cut and polished cross-section of authentic Atlasaurus bone, showing the intricate structure and mineral replacement that occurred during fossilisation. It serves as a striking piece for any collector, educator, or palaeontology enthusiast.
Item Details:
- Name: Atlasaurus imelakei
- Specimen: Fossilised Bone Slice
- Type: Sauropod Dinosaur
- Age: Middle Jurassic (approx. 168–163 million years ago)
- Location: Morocco
- Scale Reference: Scale cube = 1cm. Please see photo for full sizing.
- Certificate of Authenticity: Included
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