2.75" Fossil Hadrosaur (Brachylophosaur) Vertebra on Stand - Montana

This is a beautiful, 2.75" tall fossil hadrosaur (Brachylophosaur) vertebra centrum from the Judith River Formation of Montana. The vertebra appears to have been separated down the middle (frontal plane) when discovered within the rock. It required crack repair and small spots of restoration to piece back together. Additional spots of crack repair and gap fill can be found along the edges of the vertebra, as well as a repaired crack that runs through the middle (mid sagittal) of the anterior and posterior faces.

Comes with the pictured, custom metal display stand.

The Judith River Formation is one of the world's most prolific sources of Late Cretaceous vertebrate fossils. At least sixteen Orders containing more than forty Genera are known from the formation. These include fish, amphibians, mammals, and insects in addition to reptiles and avian and non-avian dinosaurs (birds). Among the more interesting specimens is Leonardo, a mummified and fossilized Brachylophosaurus. This is a Hadrosaur, a duck-billed dinosaur found with amazing soft-tissue preservation: skin impressions can be found on 90 percent of its body! The pattern in the skin on its feet is even preserved. In addition to Leonardo, the Judith River Formation contains the remains of the theropod Hesperornis, the only known freshwater Hespernorthid, a penguin-like bird.

Hadrosaurs are frequently referred to as duck-billed dinosaurs and are members of the Ornithischian family Hadrosauridae. They were fairly common herbivores that roamed Asia, Europe, and North America during the Upper Cretaceous Period. Many species of Hadrosaurs had distinctive crests on their heads, some of which had air-filled chambers that may have produced a distinct sound. These crests may have been used for both audio and visual display purposes.
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DETAILS
SPECIES
Brachylophosaur sp.
LOCATION
Hill County, Montana
FORMATION
Judith River Formation
SIZE
Vertebra: 2.75 x 2.7 x 1.8", height on stand: 4.2" tall
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#196688
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