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Lot 1065

Sauropod Foot Claw and Cast

27 May 2010, 13:00 EDT
New York

US$5,000 - US$6,500

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Sauropod Foot Claw and Cast

Camarosaurus
Late Jurassic
Wyoming

Camasaurus, a long-necked, herbivorous dinosaur, grew to approximately 65 feet in length and weighed up to 20 tons. Its name, meaning chambered lizard, is derived from the sponge-like holes in its vertebrae, which were advantageous in that they helped decrease the weight of this Jurassic giant. Its five-toed feet displayed a long, sharp claw on the inner toe, as exemplified by the present specimen, which was used for defense. The present claw specimen is mounted in a custom acrylic case along with a research quality cast replica of the same. Case measures 9 x 9.5 x 5in; specimen measures 6in

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