{"product_id":"spicomellus-hueforge","title":"Spicomellus hueforge","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpicomellus – Hueforge 3D-Printed Artwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpicomellus is an extinct genus of ankylosaurian dinosaur that lived during the Middle Jurassic period, around 168 million years ago, in what is now North Africa. Its name, \u003ci\u003eSpicomellus afer\u003c\/i\u003e, means “spiked collar from Africa,” and it is currently known from fossil material discovered in Morocco’s Kem Kem Beds. This dinosaur is remarkable because it represents one of the earliest known members of the ankylosaur group, which includes the heavily armoured plant-eating dinosaurs that became more common later in the Cretaceous. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most distinctive feature of \u003ci\u003eSpicomellus\u003c\/i\u003e is the unique arrangement of its armour. Its fossil remains show bony spikes that appear to be directly fused to the ribs—a feature not seen in any other known dinosaur. This peculiar integration of dermal armour and the skeletal system makes \u003ci\u003eSpicomellus\u003c\/i\u003e a highly unusual and important discovery, as it provides new insight into the early evolution of body armour among ankylosaurs. The fused spikes likely formed a protective collar or shoulder region, giving the animal a formidable defence against predators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borishotch Industries","offers":[{"title":"170mm x 170mm","offer_id":52115128516951,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm x 100mm","offer_id":52115128549719,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/1050\/4791\/files\/IMG_20251023_083342.jpg?v=1762469727","url":"https:\/\/borishotch-industries.co.uk\/products\/spicomellus-hueforge","provider":"Borishotch Industries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}