Glyptodon Spiked Scute - SOLD 3.08"
Glyptodons were heavily armored mammals originating in the Pliocene Epoch three million years ago. With their interlocked osteoderms forming a massive shell, plus a spiked tail for use in combat, Glyptodons flourished across the Americas up until just 10,000 years ago when they were hunted by humans migrating into the continents.
This specimen is a rare spiked Glyptodon scute measuring 3.08". Their hexagonal patterning allowed these osteoderms to interlock together, forming a rigid shell. These shells protected Glyptodons from predators and members of their own species, who would face off in conspecific duels.
Description
Glyptodons were heavily armored mammals originating in the Pliocene Epoch three million years ago. With their interlocked osteoderms forming a massive shell, plus a spiked tail for use in combat, Glyptodons flourished across the Americas up until just 10,000 years ago when they were hunted by humans migrating into the continents.
This specimen is a rare spiked Glyptodon scute measuring 3.08". Their hexagonal patterning allowed these osteoderms to interlock together, forming a rigid shell. These shells protected Glyptodons from predators and members of their own species, who would face off in conspecific duels.
