Glyptodon - Fossil fragment

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Glyptodon specimen comprising four carapace osteoderms from the Pleistocene (Quaternary) of Uruguay, with natural condition and no restoration applied.

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Glyptodon Carapace Osteoderms – 4 Fossil Fragments

Four original fossilized carapace fragments from a Glyptodon, a large armored mammal from the South American Pleistocene. These osteoderms were found in the Soriano Department, Uruguay, an area known for its Pleistocene alluvial deposits along the banks of the San Salvador River, near the town of Dolores.

The pieces display the characteristic morphology of glyptodont carapaces: distinct polygonal tubercles, compact bone texture, and mineralization consistent with fossils from this region. Suitable for amateur paleontological study, teaching collections, or as natural decorative pieces.

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Origin: Soriano, Uruguay

Geological period: Pleistocene (approx. 2.5 million – 10,000 years ago)

Quantity: 4 osteoderms / carapace fragments

Condition: Good, with clearly visible surface structures

No restoration applied

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Glyptodon Carapace Osteoderms – 4 Fossil Fragments

Four original fossilized carapace fragments from a Glyptodon, a large armored mammal from the South American Pleistocene. These osteoderms were found in the Soriano Department, Uruguay, an area known for its Pleistocene alluvial deposits along the banks of the San Salvador River, near the town of Dolores.

The pieces display the characteristic morphology of glyptodont carapaces: distinct polygonal tubercles, compact bone texture, and mineralization consistent with fossils from this region. Suitable for amateur paleontological study, teaching collections, or as natural decorative pieces.

Details:

Origin: Soriano, Uruguay

Geological period: Pleistocene (approx. 2.5 million – 10,000 years ago)

Quantity: 4 osteoderms / carapace fragments

Condition: Good, with clearly visible surface structures

No restoration applied

DISPLAY STANDS NOT INCLUDED!!


Notes:
Carefully packed for safe international shipping.

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Specimen
Glyptodon
Country of Origin
Uruguay
Geological Period
Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58 - 0.0117 million years)
Condition
Natural
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