{"product_id":"camarasaurus-tail-vertebra-spike-morrison-formation","title":"Camarasaurus Tail Vertebra Spike - Morrison Formation","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is an authentic Camarasaurus vertebra neural spine from the renowned Morrison Formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCamarasaurus was one of the most iconic and common sauropod dinosaurs of the Late Jurassic, a massive long-necked herbivore that roamed what is now North America around 150 million years ago. This large, robust neural spine comes from the tail of Camarasaurus, where it once helped anchor powerful muscles and ligaments that supported and stabilized the dinosaur’s enormous body and long tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMeasuring approximately 2.2 inches wide, 10.5 inches tall, and 3 inches long, and weighing 1.85 lbs, this impressive specimen showcases the classic tall, blade-like structure of these Jurassic giants. Its substantial size and heft deliver serious presence and museum-quality appeal as a standout display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic Camarasaurus vertebra neural spine (sauropod dinosaur) from the tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2 inches wide × 10.5 inches tall × 3 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.85 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreservation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally well-preserved through natural agatization (silicification), resulting in outstanding hardness, a polished-like sheen in places, beautifully detailed bone texture, and subtle natural color variations. Highly resistant and display-ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal restoration — only very minor gap-filling during preparation. No over-restoration, painting, or artificial enhancements. 100% authentic fossil bone with its original natural patina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morrison Formation, Late Jurassic (~150 million years ago) — sourced directly from a trusted paleontologist.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay: \u003c\/strong\u003ecomes with a custom display stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a custom information card with details about Camarasaurus, geological context, a human size reference to help visualize the massive scale of this Jurassic sauropod, and the time period (~150 million years ago).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis striking neural spine offers a dramatic and tangible connection to the Age of Dinosaurs — a powerful piece of the anatomy that once helped support one of the largest land animals of the Jurassic period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt will be carefully shipped in a protective display case, ready for immediate exhibition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePerfect for serious paleontology collections, natural history displays, home museums, or as a stunning and meaningful gift for any dinosaur enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFeel free to reach out with any questions about this specimen or for additional photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eShips securely packaged with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThank you for supporting ethical fossil collecting!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Jurassic Outpost","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50646652420343,"sku":null,"price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/8835\/0455\/files\/A0ECE4A6-ABE5-42F8-94CB-184C8862E031.jpg?v=1775726352","url":"https:\/\/www.thejurassicoutpost.com\/products\/camarasaurus-tail-vertebra-spike-morrison-formation","provider":"The Jurassic Outpost","version":"1.0","type":"link"}