{"product_id":"t-rex-tyrannosaurus-rex-furcula-wishbone-747-replica","title":"T.rex Tyrannosaurus rex furcula, wishbone cast replica T-rex Trex","description":"\u003ch1 data-v-0d4a2734=\"\" data-v-38a83a30=\"\" class=\"text-component w-product-title 📚19-7-0uGevg 📚19-7-0TxSrO\" title=\"Tyrannosaurus rex furcula, wishbone #747\" highlightstring=\"\"\u003eTyrannosaurus rex furcula, wishbone cast replica \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🦖 Tyrannosaurus rex Furcula (Wishbone) – Printout Sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyrannosaurus rex\u003cbr\u003eFurcula (Wishbone)\u003cbr\u003eSpecimens:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMOR 980 (\"Peck’s Rex\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBHI 4960 (\"Bucky\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFMNH PR2081 (\"Sue\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📅 Age: Late Cretaceous\u003cbr\u003e🧬 Formation: Hell Creek Formation\u003cbr\u003e📍 Discovery Site: Fort Peck Dam, Valley County, Montana, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔍 Furcula Comparisons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated below are furculae (wishbones) from three well-known T. rex specimens:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🦴 Mounted Furcula in Skeleton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView from below the ribcage showing how the furcula fits between the shoulder blades:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧱 Individual Furcula Cast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA detailed view of a cast replica of the furcula from Tyrannosaurus rex:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: The furcula, homologous to the wishbone in modern birds, provides structural support for the thoracic skeleton. Its presence in T. rex is key evidence linking non-avian theropod dinosaurs to birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe furcula (the technical term for a wishbone) is formed by the fusion of two collarbones at the sternum. The furcula is an important part of a bird's flight mechanics connecting point for muscles and a strengthening brace for wings. The bone is elastic and acts as a spring that stores and releases energy during flapping. (Ever try to snap a wishbone before it's dried?)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientists once thought the furcula was unique to birds. Paleontologists now tell us that the bone bel9ngs to two-legged, meat-eating dinosaurs including the Tyrannosaurus and Velociraptor. These reptilian movie stars didn't fly. Their furcula likely served as structural supports as the dinos held their prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe furcula is a key component of the commonly accepted theory that birds are the descendants of dinosaurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 15 inches around the curve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: solid resin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease call (314) 556-0650 or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:taylormadefossils@yahoo.com\"\u003eemail us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor more information or photos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BigfootCasts.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43880098136255,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/6635\/2996\/files\/1000019576-removebg-preview.png?v=1733535306","url":"https:\/\/bigfootcasts.com\/ja\/products\/t-rex-tyrannosaurus-rex-furcula-wishbone-747-replica","provider":"BigfootCasts.com ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}