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Maxilla Replica (Albertosaur)
Bring the Late Cretaceous Period to life with this impressive Albertosaurus Maxilla Replica! Measuring approximately 18 inches long, this detailed reproduction features a portion of the upper jaw of Albertosaurus, a powerful carnivorous dinosaur closely related to the famous T-Rex.
Cast from a fossil specimen discovered in Alberta, Canada, and associated with the Royal Ontario Museum, this replica captures the fascinating anatomy of a prehistoric predator. The upper jaw features an impressive row of pointed, curved teeth, realistic bone textures, and natural brown and tan coloration that gives it the appearance of a genuine fossil. Intricate details, including the openings and contours of the maxilla, make this an eye-catching piece for any dinosaur collection.
Albertosaurus lived approximately 71 to 68 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous Period in what is now western North America. Although smaller and more lightly built than T-Rex, this formidable predator could reach lengths of approximately 30 feet. Like other tyrannosaurids, Albertosaurus possessed powerful jaws lined with sharp, serrated teeth designed to grip and tear flesh.
The maxilla is one of the primary bones forming the upper jaw. In large carnivorous dinosaurs like Albertosaurus, it supported some of the most important teeth used for capturing and consuming prey. Its distinctive structure provides paleontologists with valuable information about dinosaur feeding adaptations, skull anatomy, and evolutionary relationships.
Whether displayed in a fossil collection, classroom, museum exhibit, or dinosaur-themed space, this Albertosaurus jaw replica offers a fascinating look at one of the Late Cretaceous Period's remarkable predators.
Specimen Details
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Item: Albertosaurus Maxilla Replica
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Species: Albertosaurus
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Type: Upper Jaw (Maxilla) Cast
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Geological Age: Late Cretaceous
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Approximate Age: 71–68 million years ago
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Original Fossil Locality: Alberta, Canada
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Original Specimen: Royal Ontario Museum specimen
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Length: Approximately 18 inches