6.5" Iguanodon (Mantillisaurus) Dorsal Vertebra - England

This is a 6.5" wide Iguanodon (Mantillisaurus atherfieldensis) dorsal vertebra from Hastings, England. The vertebra is very solid and heavy. While the processes are gone the centrum has minimal erosion.

An artist's rendering of Iguanodon, by Nobu Tamura http://paleoexhibit.blogspot.com
An artist's rendering of Iguanodon, by Nobu Tamura http://paleoexhibit.blogspot.com


Iguanodon was a large bi-pedal dinosaur that has the distinction of being only the second ever dinosaur to be formally named. It was a bulky herbivore that reached sizes of up to 40 feet in length. The name is derived from 'Iguana', a modern reptile, and 'don', meaning tooth. Scientists used to believe that two species of Iguanodon were found on the Isle of Wight, but one species has been moved off into another genus.
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DETAILS
SPECIES
Mantellisaurus atherfieldensis
LOCATION
Hastings, East Sussex, England
FORMATION
Wessex Formation - Wealden Group
SIZE
6.5" wide, 6.5" tall, 4.2" long
CATEGORY
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ITEM
#130187
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