{"product_id":"rare-fossilised-crocodile-scute-jurassic-osteoderm-yorkshire-coast","title":"Rare Fossilised Crocodile Scute – Jurassic Osteoderm – Yorkshire Coast","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003erare fossilised crocodile scute\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserved on top of a limestone nodule from the Jurassic rocks of the Yorkshire Coast.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScutes are the \u003cstrong\u003ebony plates, or osteoderms, that formed part of a crocodile's protective armour\u003c\/strong\u003e, sitting beneath the skin along the back and body. This specimen shows the distinctive pattern of individual bony plates preserved together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original limestone nodule has been \u003cstrong\u003ecut down into a neat square shape\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a clean display piece while leaving the scute preserved on its natural matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic \u003cstrong\u003eJurassic crocodile fossil from Yorkshire\u003c\/strong\u003e, and an unusual piece for any collection of prehistoric marine reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BuyAFossil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58234775667071,"sku":"2886","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6220\/1048\/files\/Photo20-08-2026_120448pm.jpg?v=1787230223","url":"https:\/\/buyafossil.com\/products\/rare-fossilised-crocodile-scute-jurassic-osteoderm-yorkshire-coast","provider":"BuyAFossil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}