Octopus: Proteroctopus ribeti, fossil octopus cast replica  Lincoln face cast 75 inches tall

75 inches tall

The prominent bunnionettes on the lateral margin of the foot mark the positions of the calcaneocuboid and cuboideometatarsal joints

The skull is thought to have been flat in juvenile animals and to have grown into a dome with age

In addition to it's impressive appearance as an exhibit (or the ultimate conversation piece)

Octopus: Proteroctopus ribeti, fossil octopus cast replica  Lincoln face cast 75 inches tallProteroctopus ribeti was a primitive octopod that lived in the Middle Jurassic. The single fossil specimen assigned to this species originates from the Lower Callovian of Voulte sur Rhine in France. It is currently on display at the Musse de Paleontologie de La Voulte sur Rhine. The last photo is of the original authentic specimen. Proteroctopus ribeti, fossil octopus cast replica Resin cast measures 4. 25 X 2. 75 inches CATEGORY: Replicas TYPE: