{"product_id":"oviraptor-spike","title":"Oviraptor “Spike” skull and neck","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"454\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"11\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eOviraptor\u003c\/em\u003e was an oviraptorid theropod dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous of Mongolia, famous for its lightweight, highly specialized anatomy and for providing key information about the reproductive behavior and biology of non-avian theropods. Far from the initial image of an \"egg thief,\" it is now interpreted as an animal closely related to birds, probably omnivorous or opportunistic, and with advanced parental care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1099\" data-start=\"456\"\u003e The skeleton of \u003cem data-end=\"483\" data-start=\"472\"\u003eOviraptor\u003c\/em\u003e is characterized by a \u003cstrong data-end=\"555\" data-start=\"506\"\u003eshort, tall, and deeply modified skull\u003c\/strong\u003e , completely toothless and topped by a \u003cstrong data-end=\"615\" data-start=\"600\"\u003ehorny beak\u003c\/strong\u003e similar to that of birds. In many adult individuals, the skull features a \u003cstrong data-end=\"716\" data-start=\"693\"\u003eraised, highly vascularized bony crest\u003c\/strong\u003e , which likely served a function of display and social recognition. The lower jaw is robust and articulated in a way that allowed for a powerful bite, suitable for processing hard foods such as eggs, seeds, or small vertebrates. The neck is long and flexible, composed of slender cervical vertebrae that provided great head mobility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2287\" data-start=\"1705\"\u003e A particularly important specimen is the juvenile known as \u003cstrong data-end=\"1790\" data-start=\"1779\"\u003e\"Spike,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the most complete and best-preserved \u003cem data-end=\"1828\" data-start=\"1817\"\u003eOviraptor\u003c\/em\u003e skeletons. This specimen has been fundamental to understanding the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1945\" data-start=\"1918\"\u003eontogenetic development\u003c\/strong\u003e of the group. In \"Spike,\" the skull still lacks a fully developed crest, confirming that this structure formed progressively with age. The cranial sutures are poorly fused, and the skeletal bones show juvenile proportions, with relatively long limbs and a more slender body than in adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2763\" data-start=\"2289\"\u003e The skeleton of “Spike” has also allowed scientists to document the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2376\" data-start=\"2348\"\u003edistribution of plumage\u003c\/strong\u003e in oviraptorids: fossil impressions and phylogenetic comparisons indicate that \u003cem data-end=\"2468\" data-start=\"2457\"\u003eOviraptor\u003c\/em\u003e was covered in feathers, with likely well-developed feathers on its arms, forming wing-like structures, although not functional for flight. These characteristics reinforce its close relationship with birds and its key role in the study of the origin of avian behaviors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIncredible museum-quality replicas with a high degree of scientific rigor, made in high-definition resin from the 6.1 Gb high-resolution model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIf you require other scales, please do not hesitate to contact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@dinosauriacreatures.com\" class=\"text-link\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einfo@dinosauriacreatures.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApproximate measurements of the skull and vertebrae:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1:2 scale Complete and solid\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLength 270 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHeight 260 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cspan\u003eWidth 60 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIncludes wooden base and stand\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFull and solid 1:1 scale\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLength 540 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHeight 520 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cspan\u003eWidth 120 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nova Studios","offers":[{"title":"1:2 \/ Unprimed","offer_id":54683264221452,"sku":"DC-1294-12-SINI","price":189.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:2 \/ Primed","offer_id":54683264254220,"sku":"DC-1294-12-IMPRI","price":204.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:2 \/ Hand-painted","offer_id":54683264286988,"sku":"DC-1294-12-PINTA","price":281.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:1 \/ Unprimed","offer_id":54683262255372,"sku":"DC-1293-16-SINI","price":621.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:1 \/ Primed","offer_id":54683262288140,"sku":"DC-1293-16-IMPRI","price":643.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:1 \/ Hand-painted","offer_id":54683262320908,"sku":"DC-1293-16-PINTA","price":741.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/1106\/7660\/files\/Ovir_1.png?v=1774779733","url":"https:\/\/dinosauriacreatures.com\/en\/products\/oviraptor-spike","provider":"Dinosauria Creatures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}