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Safari Ltd - Coelophysis
Safari Ltd - Coelophysis
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Coelophysis was one of the first slimy carnivorous dinosaurs. This relatively small theropod darted around what is now New Mexico during the Triassic period, at the dawn of the age of the dinosaurs, 200 million years ago.
Description
Coelophysis was first discovered and described in the 1880s based on a few small fossils. It remained poorly known until 1947, when hundreds of complete and nearly complete skeletons were discovered at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico, USA. Excavated and studied by the American Museum of Natural History. This graveyard of specimens contained both young and old individuals. The discovery provided a wealth of information that makes Coelophysis the best-known Triassic theropod to date.
Coelophys means hollow shape, which is a reference to the hollow air sacs that occupy its vertebrae. Coelophysis belongs to a group of dinosaurs, theropods, which gave rise to birds. So it is possible that early theropods had a covering of downy prototype feathers.
It is a mystery why so many Coelophysis were preserved together so perfectly at Ghost Ranch. Some researchers have suggested that toxic gases from a nearby volcano may have killed them or that they died together in a severe drought. Or maybe they were quickly buried in a flash flood. The discovery of many Coelophysis together suggests that they lived in large family groups, but it is also possible that they lived a solitary life and only gathered for a communal meal.
Scientific name: Coelophysis bauri
Properties:
Coelophysis is a lithely built, bipedal carnivore with slender legs and three toes on each foot. It had sharp, serrated teeth and was about 3 meters long, from head to tail.
Size and Color:
This slim model is 7.25 inches long and 2.5 inches high.
Coelophysis is part of the Wild Safari® Prehistoric World collection
All our products are non-toxic and BPA-free
Recommended age: 3+
Size in cm: 18.25 L x 6.5 H
This model is from 2017
Product Number: 304529
Description
Coelophysis was first discovered and described in the 1880s based on a few small fossils. It remained poorly known until 1947, when hundreds of complete and nearly complete skeletons were discovered at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico, USA. Excavated and studied by the American Museum of Natural History. This graveyard of specimens contained both young and old individuals. The discovery provided a wealth of information that makes Coelophysis the best-known Triassic theropod to date.
Coelophys means hollow shape, which is a reference to the hollow air sacs that occupy its vertebrae. Coelophysis belongs to a group of dinosaurs, theropods, which gave rise to birds. So it is possible that early theropods had a covering of downy prototype feathers.
It is a mystery why so many Coelophysis were preserved together so perfectly at Ghost Ranch. Some researchers have suggested that toxic gases from a nearby volcano may have killed them or that they died together in a severe drought. Or maybe they were quickly buried in a flash flood. The discovery of many Coelophysis together suggests that they lived in large family groups, but it is also possible that they lived a solitary life and only gathered for a communal meal.
Scientific name: Coelophysis bauri
Properties:
Coelophysis is a lithely built, bipedal carnivore with slender legs and three toes on each foot. It had sharp, serrated teeth and was about 3 meters long, from head to tail.
Size and Color:
This slim model is 7.25 inches long and 2.5 inches high.
Coelophysis is part of the Wild Safari® Prehistoric World collection
All our products are non-toxic and BPA-free
Recommended age: 3+
Size in cm: 18.25 L x 6.5 H
This model is from 2017
Product Number: 304529
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