2.5" Hadrosaurus Fossil Vertebrae Bone Aguja FM Texas Dinosaur Cretaceous COA Stand
Location: Aguja Formation, Brewster County, Texas (Private Land Origin)
Weight: 5.2 Ounces (With Metal Stand)
Dimensions: 3.8 Inches Long, 2.5 Inches Wide, 2 Inches Thick (With Metal Stand)
Dimensions: 2.5 Inches Long, 1.8 Inches Wide, 1.9 Inches Thick
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Cretaceous Age 83.6 - 70.6 million years old.
Name: Hadrosaurus
Type: Herbivore
Size: 7 to 8 meters in length
Hadrosaurus was a genus of hadrosaurid dinosaurs that roamed North America during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 80 to 78 million years ago. This duck-billed herbivorous dinosaur weighed 2–4 tons and primarily walked on all fours, but it could rise onto its hind limbs to reach higher vegetation or escape predators. Its versatile mobility allowed Hadrosaurus to exploit diverse plant resources across its habitat.
One of the most remarkable features of Hadrosaurus was its dental battery, containing up to 1,400 teeth specialized for grinding tough plant material. Its forelimbs, although smaller than the hind limbs, supported movement, feeding, and standing, providing remarkable flexibility for this herbivorous dinosaur.
Comparisons with contemporaries like Kritosaurus and later hadrosaurids such as Edmontosaurus reveal evolutionary trends in herbivorous dinosaur anatomy, including specialized teeth, limb structure, and feeding strategies. With its duck-billed snout, complex dental arrangement, and adaptive limbs, Hadrosaurus exemplifies the sophistication and ecological success of Late Cretaceous North American dinosaurs. Studying Hadrosaurus provides crucial insight into prehistoric herbivorous dinosaurs, their feeding behaviors, and their role within ancient ecosystems.
