Dimetrodon Mugs
Description: Dimetrodon was part of a group known as known as mammal-like reptiles or stem-mammals. While they share many traits with modern reptiles and modern mammals they are neither, but are part of the overall group called Synapsids that includes all modern mammals (even humans like you). While it is often associated with dinosaurs in popular media these sail-backed quadripeds are much older than that group and are most closely related to us than they are to dinosaurs. Dimetrodon main defining traits include a very distinctive sail supported by extensive neural spins, as well as a set of differentiating teeth that were clearly evolved to different uses, something we and most modern mammals share.
Description: Dimetrodon was a pelycosaur, one of the earliest types of synapsids — a group that includes all mammals. That makes Dimetrodon an early relative in the evolutionary line that eventually led to mammals, including humans. Synapsids are defined by a specific skull feature: a single opening behind each eye socket, known as a temporal fenestra. This sets them apart from other major vertebrate groups like diapsids (which have two openings), a group that includes reptiles and birds. So, even though Dimetrodon looked reptilian and lived long before the first dinosaurs, it’s actually more closely related to mammals.
Description: This unique design features an array of old-fashioned toy dinosaurs, reminiscent of toys knock-offs. The text, styled in a retro 1950s font inspired by many old dino movies, proudly declares, "Ask Me About My Dinosaur Collection." Showcase your love for vintage dino toys with this nostalgic and eye-catching design!
Description: From the Cambrian to the Neogene, these piggies are celebrating by dressing up as some of their favorite creatures from the ancient past! Copyright 2018 Kristen O’Keefe. All rights reserved. All images property of Kristen O’Keefe and are protected by copyright law. Resale, downloading, reproducing, printing, and comping of these images is illegal without permission of the artist.
