Fun Fact Fourteen- The Allosaurus! Are you easily amazed by dinosaurs? Know about each of them- Spinosaurus, Allosaurus, and every other kind? Probably own a few antique dino accessories and looking for an Allosaurus tooth for sale?
Well, go ahead. And until the tooth arrives, read on some fun facts about the ‘different reptile.’ 1. Allosaurus was one of the most dangerous predators of its time, and of course, no animal could compare to its might.
2. The term Allosaurus is a combination of the Greek terms ‘allos’ and ‘sauros,’ meaning different and lizard. 3. An allosaurus was a theropod that loved a solitary environment. The reptiles didn’t like other animals around them, and their presence could lead to potential clashes between both sides. 4. Allosaurus, much like the Giganotosaurus, were strong enough to not be contained behind fences. It’s probably the reptile’s strength that has people searching for Allosaurus tooth for sale. 5. The Allosaurus was majorly found during the Jurassic period and along the Utah region and Portugal. 6. The Allosaurus lived in areas with steppe climate with flat plains. Ironically, dozens of other species lived there, and the Allosaurus wasn’t offended! 7. The Allosaurus had a concave vertebral column with specific shallow cavities that gave it the hourglasslike figure. 8. The Allosaurus had dagger-like teeth measuring about 5-10cm long and were curved towards the back. It is believed that this shape helped them with prey—just another reason to buy that Allosaurus tooth for sale! 9. For a dinosaur so mighty, the Allosaurus belonged to the species known as ‘fragiles’! 10. The Allosaurus had a pair of small horns above its eyes, which were extensions of the lacrimal bones in the skull and distinguished the reptile from other theropods. 11. The bones forming the snout of Allosaurus consisted of five of its dozen sharp teeth. The upper and lower jaw consisted of about 14 to 17 teeth. These teeth were not only sharp but were also scattered in placement towards the front and rear ends. 12. With three toes on each foot and an inner declaw, the Allosaurus had a run speed of approximately 33.8 kph. 13. The Allosaurus was strong enough to kill other herbivore-dinosaurs, including the Apatosaurus. The Allos was an extremely aggressive predator, and its bite marks could be found on as deep as the prey’s vertebrae. Talk about a reason to own the Allosaurus tooth for sale! 14. The Allosaurus stands a proud fifth on the dino predator list (yes, you got that right!).