The brand new for 2023 Papo Mosasaurus mannequin is in inventory at All the pieces Dinosaur. This marine reptile determine is the primary new Papo prehistoric animal mannequin to be launched this 12 months (2023). The mannequin has an articulated decrease jaw. It shows some superb particulars akin to pterygoid enamel positioned within the roof of the cavernous mouth.
Image credit score: All the pieces Dinosaur
An Articulated Decrease Jaw and Pterygoid Tooth
The Papo Mosasaurus marine reptile mannequin measures round 25.5 cm (10 inches) in size and it has an articulated decrease jaw. The impressively painted mouth reveals two rows of pterygoid enamel positioned in direction of the again of the mouth. These enamel, recognized in dwelling members of the Squamata akin to snakes, helped to grip prey and enabled these giant predators to swallow their victims entire.
Image credit score: All the pieces Dinosaur
Papo Mosasaurus Mannequin
This new marine reptile determine has been given an asymmetrical tail fin, known as a hypocercal tail. One lobe, the decrease lobe of the tail, is far bigger than the higher lobe. The mannequin has additionally been given highly effective entrance flippers and a dorsal fin.
There are examples of soppy tissue preservation in mosasaur specimens, most notably in a specimen reported within the journal “Nature Communications” by Lindgren et al (2013). A mosasaur fossil specimen from the Higher Cretaceous sediments of central Jordan offered proof of the form of the tail and the flippers as delicate tissue impressions have been preserved.
Group members at All the pieces Dinosaur are usually not conscious of any direct fossil proof to point that these reptiles had dorsal fins.
An Intriguing Marine Reptile Determine
A spokesperson from All the pieces Dinosaur commented:
“The brand new Papo Mosasaurus is an intriguing marine reptile determine. A second marine reptile mannequin from Papo is due out later this 12 months. It’s a Kronosaurus and we sit up for evaluating the 2 fashions.”
To view the vary of Papo fashions accessible from All the pieces Dinosaur: Papo Prehistoric Animal Fashions and Figures.
