Giant Armadillo scute - Florida
A LARGE, well preserved Armadillo scute (Holmesina floridanus) from northern Florida. The Giant Armadillo was an oversized armadillo with a thick shell that evolved in the Pleistocene and became extinct at the end of the Pleistocene in North America. This is a scute is complete with little wear. Well fossilized. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.
X811 Size: 1-7/8" x 1-1/2"
Name: Armadillo scute (Holmesina floridanus)
Age: Pleistocene
Location: Northern Florida
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