A bony mosaic.
These are osteoderms that covered the back of the ankylosaur Sauropelta. Even though such bones are often referred to as “body armor,” they were probably important for display, regulating body temperature, and calcium storage, too. 🧪
These are osteoderms that covered the back of the ankylosaur Sauropelta. Even though such bones are often referred to as “body armor,” they were probably important for display, regulating body temperature, and calcium storage, too. 🧪
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