Melanorosaurus readi
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Melanorosaurus readi was a basal sauropodomorph dinosaur from the Late Triassic , specifically the Norian stage (approximately 220–210 million years ago) , that inhabited southern Gondwana , in what is now South Africa . It has traditionally been considered one of the largest and most robust prosauropods , and occupies a key position in the evolutionary transition between early bipedal sauropodomorphs and the large quadrupedal sauropods of the Jurassic.
From a morphological point of view, Melanorosaurus was a large animal for its time , with an estimated length of 8 to 10 meters and a body mass that could have exceeded one ton . Its body was massive, with a deep and heavy trunk , strong and relatively straight hind limbs, and more robust forelimbs than in other, more gracile prosauropods, suggesting predominantly quadrupedal locomotion , although it possibly retained some capacity for bipedal movement in specific situations.
The axial skeleton shows robust dorsal and sacral vertebrae, adapted to support a large body weight, while the long, muscular tail would have acted as a counterweight and stabilizing element. The forelimbs feature a broad, sturdy humerus , with large hands equipped with strong fingers and well-developed unguals , likely useful for both manipulating vegetation and providing stability while walking. This set of traits places Melanorosaurus closer to true sauropods than to classic prosauropods.
The skull , though poorly understood and fragmentary, is interpreted as relatively small in proportion to the body , with jaws equipped with robust, slightly serrated, lanceolate teeth , suitable for cutting and tearing plant material . The dentition suggests a strictly herbivorous diet, based on tough, fibrous plants typical of Triassic ecosystems, such as primitive gymnosperms, tree ferns, and other medium-sized plants.
The habitat of Melanorosaurus readi corresponded to semi-arid continental environments , with floodplains, seasonal rivers, and areas of sparse vegetation , characteristic of southern Pangaea during the Late Triassic. The climate exhibited marked seasonality, with dry and wet periods, which would have favored the evolution of large herbivores capable of traveling long distances in search of food. In these ecosystems, Melanorosaurus coexisted with other archosaurs, advanced cynodonts, and early dinosaurs, occupying the niche of dominant large herbivore .
Approximate measurements of the Melanorosaurus :
- 1:60 Scale Complete
- Length 125 mm
- Height 35 mm
- Width 22 mm
- Snout-tail length 134 mm
- 1:35 Scale Complete
- Length 214 mm
- Height 61 mm
- Width 37 mm
- Snout-tail length 228 mm
- 1:20 Scale Assembly Kit
- Length 375 mm
- Height 105 mm
- Width 64 mm
- Snout-tail length 400 mm
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Different scales will be used to make the replicas (depending on the size of the species), although we are open to making other suggested scales upon request as long as they fit in our printing trays, for which you will have to contact us via email and request the required size.
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Complete replica (one piece): We supply complete replicas in those models that are small, and models that are medium, large or not very bulky, will have the prerogative of being presented as a complete replica or assembly kit as the case may be.
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The indicated replicas (generally composed of base, head, body and tail) will come prepared for the subsequent assembly that will be required by the client, by sanding, putty, adhesive or technique chosen by the client.
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