Embryonic Skeleton from Clutch of Eggs (IMAGE)

University of Toronto

Embryonic Skeleton from Clutch of Eggs

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This is a close-up of embryonic skeleton of Massospondylus from clutch of eggs at the nesting site. The head was pushed out of the egg after death, probably because of gases produced by decay.

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Photo by D. Scott

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