{"product_id":"allosaurus-fragilis-skull-1-2-scale","title":"Allosaurus fragilis Skull 1:2 Scale","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eHalf scale skull replica \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecies: Allosaurus fragilis – an iconic Late Jurassic theropod, renowned for its lightweight yet powerful build, serrated teeth, and agility as one of the apex predators of its time. This meticulously reproduced skull captures the distinctive anatomy of one of North America’s most famous carnivorous dinosaurs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis skull specimen is from our iconic Allosaurus, known as a Achilles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eSkull Length: 43.5cm replica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eTime Period: Late Jurassic (~150 million years ago)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eDiscovery Location: Based on fossil specimens from the Morrison Formation, western United States—a fossil-rich formation spanning Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming, celebrated for preserving some of the most important Jurassic dinosaur discoveries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eSkull: This world-class museum-grade replica showcases classic allosaurid features: large antorbital fenestrae, pronounced brow ridges, slender yet powerful jaws, and recurved serrated teeth adapted for slicing flesh. The lightweight skull structure and deep muscle attachment areas highlight Allosaurus’s role as an active and efficient predator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eScientific Notes: Allosaurus fragilis is among the best-known large theropods of the Jurassic Period and is believed to have preyed upon giant herbivorous dinosaurs such as Stegosaurus and Diplodocus. Unlike later tyrannosaurids, Allosaurus possessed a more lightly built skull designed for rapid slashing bites rather than bone-crushing force. Its flexible jaws, sharp teeth, and strong neck musculature made it a formidable hunter within Jurassic ecosystems. This reconstruction provides an up-close view of the anatomical adaptations that defined one of prehistory’s most successful carnivores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003eDisplay: Mounted on a custom black metal stand. The textured bone finish and three-dimensional detailing make this skull an ideal centerpiece for any museum, gallery, or high-end collector’s display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003eFinish: Fossilized bone appearance with a weathered patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2208\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlease note: All replicas are made to order. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DINOSAUR SKELETONS","offers":[{"title":"Skull Half Scale (Mounted)","offer_id":53927110836551,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Skull Half Scale (No Stand)","offer_id":53927120175431,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/2288\/9799\/files\/1000007375_bba89cd9-8c13-49d4-b6c7-bb9eb32b4b7f.jpg?v=1778926581","url":"https:\/\/dinosaurskeletons.co.uk\/products\/allosaurus-fragilis-skull-1-2-scale","provider":"DINOSAUR SKELETONS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}