{"product_id":"zavacephale-rinpoche-skull","title":"Zavacephale rinpoche skull","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-516\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"25\"\u003eZavacephalus rinpoche\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e was a pachycephalosaurid dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 70 to 66 million years ago, in what is now western North America, particularly in the Fruitland Formation of New Mexico. This small herbivorous or possibly omnivorous dinosaur reached an estimated length of between \u003cstrong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"376\"\u003e1.5 and 2 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a relatively light weight, probably less than 50 kilograms, placing it among the smallest members of its group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eIts most distinctive feature was the thickened, dome-shaped skull, typical of pachycephalosaurids, although in \u003cem data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eZavacephalus\u003c\/em\u003e this structure was not as extremely developed as in other larger genera. The cranial dome was composed of dense, compact bone, surrounded by a series of small bony nodules and protuberances in the posterior and lateral regions of the skull, giving it a rough appearance. This type of structure has been interpreted as an adaptation for display behaviors or intraspecific confrontations, possibly through head-butting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eThe known skull of \u003cem data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eZavacephalus rinpoche\u003c\/em\u003e is fragmentary but sufficiently diagnostic, showing a unique combination of features, such as the ornamentation pattern and the shape of the dome. The cranial vault has a relatively smooth outer surface on the top, while the margins show small spines and tubercles. The internal anatomy suggests a progressive thickening of the frontal and parietal bones, a key characteristic in the evolution of pachycephalosaurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003eThe rest of the skeleton is not known with certainty, but by comparison with other members of the group, it is inferred that it possessed a small, light body, with long hind legs adapted for agile bipedal locomotion, and short forelimbs. Its diet probably consisted of low-lying vegetation, fruits, and possibly small invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2358\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAlthough the most recent scientific articles have not yet provided an exact figure in centimeters for the skull of \u003cem data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eZavacephalus rinpoche\u003c\/em\u003e, osteological evidence from the holotype allows for a reliable estimate that its skull measured \u003cstrong data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003earound 20–25 cm long\u003c\/strong\u003e, being proportionally large in relation to its body and already endowed with a fully developed dome even in the juvenile stage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe replica offered is a representation of the Holotype, corresponding to a juvenile\/subadult specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuseum-quality replicas with a high degree of scientific rigor, made from high-definition resin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you need other scales, do not hesitate to contact us at \u003ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"text-link\" href=\"mailto:info@dinosauriacreatures.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einfo@dinosauriacreatures.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate skull measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:1 Scale Complete and solid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLength 164 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nova Studios","offers":[{"title":"1:1 \/ Unprimed","offer_id":54751900926220,"sku":"DC-1367-11-SINI","price":214.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:1 \/ Primed","offer_id":54751900958988,"sku":"DC-1367-11-IMPRI","price":226.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:1 \/ Hand-painted","offer_id":54751900991756,"sku":"DC-1367-11-PINTA","price":316.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/1106\/7660\/files\/zavacephale_2.jpg?v=1775650595","url":"https:\/\/dinosauriacreatures.com\/en\/products\/zavacephale-rinpoche-skull","provider":"Dinosauria Creatures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}