Non-Dinosaur Fossil Cast – Foot of Dimetrodon Species (Casea broilii)
Step back into the Permian Period with this beautiful, clean, and crisp fossil cast of a finless Dimetrodon species foot—from the extinct genus Casea (Casea broilii).
Though often mistaken for dinosaurs, Casea belonged to a group of early synapsids—herbivorous, pelycosaur relatives of mammals. This rare fossil replica showcases the unique anatomy and features of this fascinating creature, including adaptations in the external naris and snout found in Caseasauria.
🔹 Genus: †Casea
🔹 Species: †Casea broilii
🔹 Family: †Caseidae
🔹 Clade: †Caseasauria
🔹 Time Period: Early Permian
🔹 Formation: Arroyo FM
🔹 Discovery Location: Baylor County, Texas, USA
🦴 Why it's special:
This fossil cast represents a non-dinosaurian, early land vertebrate, helping to illustrate similarities and differences between reptile-like synapsids and early mammals.
Perfect for museums, classrooms, or private collectors passionate about prehistoric life beyond the dinosaurs.
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Bring this stunning piece of deep-time history to your next exhibit or educational event!