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A three-toed theropod track is impressed into a rectangular block of orange sandstone. Distinct rounded pads line its toes; the outer toes have two pads, and the center toe has three pads.

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A three-toed theropod track is impressed into a rectangular block of orange sandstone. Distinct rounded pads line its toes; the outer toes have two pads, and the center toe has three pads.
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H. Pettijohn (punkpaleo@sauropods.win)'s status on Friday, 05-Jul-2024 08:02:26 JST H. Pettijohn

Happy #FossilFriday! Did you know that many theropod dinosaurs have thick pads on the bottom of their feet? Much like the paw pads of dogs and cats, these probably helped cushion their footfalls and assisted in gripping the ground when running. (1/2)
#paleontology #ichnology #dinosaur

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