Ankylosaur skin nodule

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Ankylosaur skin nodule

This nodule would have been attached to the dinosaurs back by its flat base with the broad ridge providing protection. The Ankylosaurs were a family of dinosaurs characterised by thick bony plated skin

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Ankylosaur Ankylosauria Archosaur Archosauria Archosauriformes Archosauromorpha Armored Dinosaur Armoured Armoured Dinosaur Diapsid Diapsida Dinosaur Dinosauria Dinosauromorpha Dinosaurs Eurypoda Extinct Fossil Fossilised Genasauria Nodule Ornithischia Ornithischian Prehistoric Reptile Reptiles

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1. Title: Ankylosaur Skin Nodule: A Window into the Ancient Armored Dinosaur. This fascinating fossilized nodule offers a glimpse into the well-preserved anatomy of an Ankylosaur, an extinct armored dinosaur from the Ornithischian family. Ankylosaurs, characterized by their thick bony plates, were part of the larger group of Archosauria, which also includes crocodiles and birds. The Ankylosauria suborder, specifically, is recognized by the presence of a club-like tail and a distinctive armor-like covering. The nodule in the image showcases a flat base with a broad ridge, suggesting that it was once attached to the Ankylosaur's back. The protective nature of this nodule is evident from the rugged edges and the intricate texture, which would have provided additional defense against predators. Ankylosaurs, belonging to the Diapsida class, are further classified under the Dinosauria, Dinosauromorpha, Archosauromorpha, and Archosauriformes orders. Their anatomy is characterized by a diapsid skull, with two openings on each side, and a post-cranial skeleton typical of archosauromorphs. As members of the Ornithischia suborder, Ankylosaurs are distinguished by their hip structure, which is more advanced than other dinosaurs. The Eurypoda suborder, to which Ankylosaurs belong, is characterized by the presence of a pubis bone that is expanded anteriorly. This nodule, with its intricate details, offers a unique opportunity to study the anatomy of these ancient, armored creatures. The preservation of such fossils is invaluable in understanding the evolution and diversity of life on Earth.

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