{"product_id":"j435-lovely-tiny-thescelosaurus-sp-ornithischian-dinosaur-tooth-late-cretaceous-lance-fm-fossil-for-sale","title":"J435- Lovely Tiny Thescelosaurus sp Ornithischian Dinosaur Tooth - Late Cretaceous - Lance Fm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DMgQQ8gQjVk?si=IamGxfQQTp2Bzqeo\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThescelosaurus\u003c\/em\u003e fossils are found in the Lance Creek Formation (FM) in Wyoming, a Late Cretaceous rock layer famous for yielding remains of this small, burrowing herbivorous dinosaur alongside giants like \u003cem\u003eT. rex\u003c\/em\u003e, with the first specimens discovered there by John Bell Hatcher in 1891, leading to its name meaning \"wondrous lizard\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e These fossils, often with small bones and teeth, show adaptations for digging and a more solitary life, contrasting with typical herd dinosaurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details about Thescelosaurus from Lance Creek:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormation \u0026amp; Location: \u003c\/strong\u003eLance Formation, Wyoming, USA (with similar deposits in Hell Creek Formation).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge: \u003c\/strong\u003eLate Cretaceous Period (around 67 million years ago).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscovery:\u003c\/strong\u003e First fossils found by John Bell Hatcher in 1891.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Wondrous lizard\" (from Greek theskelos \"wondrous, marvelous\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore, about 2.5 to 4 meters (8-13 ft) long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Adaptations: \u003c\/strong\u003eEvidence suggests semi-burrowing behavior, with enhanced senses for underground life and a robust hip structure for digging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lived in the same floodplain\/river system as Tyrannosaurus rex, using burrows for shelter, as explained scientifically in the next link: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/FYnhIoppdtg?si=ZRV4_4ZMKFba3u2e\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Microfossils of the Lance Formation, Including the Rare Dinosaur\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMicrofossils of the Lance Formation, Including the Rare Dinosaur\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tooth does not have any type of restoration or repair. It is a magnificent acquisition for any collection. It shows a quite well developed feeding wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jurassic Dreams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52492665225554,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1363\/8089\/files\/FotoJet_1_c943f297-b07d-4290-a0f7-10b3d4c552fc.jpg?v=1768557171","url":"https:\/\/www.jurassic-dreams.com\/products\/j435-lovely-tiny-thescelosaurus-sp-ornithischian-dinosaur-tooth-late-cretaceous-lance-fm-fossil-for-sale","provider":"Jurassic Dreams","version":"1.0","type":"link"}