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| Management number | 211310937 | Release Date | 2026/04/04 | List Price | US$36.00 | Model Number | 211310937 | ||
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Spinosaurus, a colossal theropod, boasts elongated neural spines that form a towering dorsal sail. In certain species, these spines can reach over 6 feet (2 meters) in length, serving as the foundation for a striking structure that would tower above the water. The shape and purpose of this sail have long been debated. Some theories propose it was not a sail but a 'fatty-hump'. However, a comprehensive 2014 reconstruction concluded that the spines were insufficiently vascularized to support such a structure, suggesting they were likely covered in skin and used for display. The same study also indicates that its limbs were shorter than previously believed, appearing to be adapted for paddle-swimming, similar to early whales.
| Theme | Geology |
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| Brand Name | Mini Museum |
| Manufacturer | Mini Museum |
| Material Type | Bone |
| Age Range Description | Youth, Adult |
| Educational Objective | Paleontology, Dinosaur Adaptations, Scientific Inquiry |
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