10.6" Ceratopsian indet. Dorsal Vertebra (D3–D6)(Judith River)

Size: 10.6" tall, 6.5" across transverse process

Species:  ceratopsidae indet.

Age: late cretaceous- 75.3-79 MYA

Location Found: Judith River Formation, Northern Montana, USA 

An impressive, large dorsal vertebra from a horned dinosaur. The exceptionally tall neural spine and robust transverse processes indicate an anterior-to-mid dorsal position, supporting the powerful musculature required to carry the massive head and frill characteristic of ceratopsians.

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