3D models of inner ears of dogs, wolves and dingoes
3D models of Siphonodella leiosa sp. nov. (Conodonta)
3D models of cetartiodactyl cervicothoracic vertebrae
3D models of crocodylian intertympanic sinus system
3D GM dataset of bird skeletal variation
bony labyrinth (11) , Inner ear (9) , skull (7) , Eocene (7) , South America (6)
MorphoMuseuM, also referred to as M3, is a peer reviewed, online journal that publishes 3D models of vertebrates, including models of type specimens, anatomy atlases, reconstruction of deformed or damaged specimens, and 3D datasets (see https://doi.org/10.1017/scs.2017.14 for details).
M3 comes along with a free software, MorphoDig, which contains a set of tools for editing, positioning, deforming, labelling, measuring and rendering sets of 3D surfaces.
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3D model related to the publication: Cranial morphology and phylogenetic relationships of Amynodontidae Scott & Osborn, 1883 (Perissodactyla, Rhinocerotoidea)Léa Veine-Tonizzo, Jérémy Tissier, Maia . Bukhsianidze, Davit Vasilyan and Damien BeckerPublished online: 2023-03-20Keywords: Amynodontidae; Eocene; Oligocene; phylogeny; Rhinocerotoidea doi: 10.18563/journal.m3.139 Abstract The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D model of a specimen of Metamynodon planifrons (UNISTRA.2015.0.1106) described and figured in: Veine-Tonizzo, L., Tissier, J., Bukhsianidze, M., Vasilyan, D., Becker, D., 2023, Cranial morphology and phylogenetic relationships of Amynodontidae Scott & Osborn, 1883 (Perissodactyla, Rhinocerotoidea). Metamynodon planifrons UNISTRA.2015.0.1106 View specimen
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3D models related to the publication: Cranial anatomy of Hypisodus minimus (Artiodactyla: Ruminantia) from the Oligocene Brule Formation of North AmericaHannah Keppeler, Julia A. Schultz, Irina Ruf and Thomas MartinPublished online: 2023-03-09Keywords: 3D reconstruction; CT data set; Hypertragulidae; skull doi: 10.18563/journal.m3.176 Abstract The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in Keppeler, H., Schultz, J. A., Ruf, I., & Martin, T., 2023. Cranial anatomy of Hypisodus minimus (Artiodactyla: Ruminantia) from the Oligocene Brule Formation of North America. Palaeontographica Abteilung A. Hypisodus minimus SMNK-PAL 27212 View specimen
Hypisodus minimus SMNK-PAL 27213 View specimen
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3D models related to the publication: Late middle Miocene caviomorph rodents from Tarapoto, Peruvian Amazonia.Myriam Boivin, Laurent Marivaux, Rodolfo Salas-Gismondi and Pierre-Olivier AntoinePublished online: 2023-03-08Keywords: Caviomorpha; Laventan; Paleobiogeography; Peru; Systematics doi: 10.18563/journal.m3.189 Abstract This contribution contains the three-dimensional digital models of a part of the dental fossil material (the large specimens) of caviomorph rodents, discovered in late middle Miocene detrital deposits of the TAR-31 locality in Peruvian Amazonia (San Martín, Peru). These fossils were described, figured and discussed in the following publication: Boivin, Marivaux et al. (2021), Late middle Miocene caviomorph rodents from Tarapoto, Peruvian Amazonia. PLoS ONE 16(11): e0258455. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0258455 Ricardomys longidens MUSM 4375 View specimen
"Scleromys" sp. MUSM 4272 View specimen
Microscleromys paradoxalis MUSM 4643 View specimen
"Scleromys" sp. MUSM 4275 View specimen
"Scleromys" sp. MUSM 4273 View specimen
"Scleromys" sp. MUSM 4276 View specimen
"Scleromys" sp. MUSM 4282 View specimen
"Scleromys" sp. MUSM 4281 View specimen
"Scleromys" sp. MUSM 4280 View specimen
"Scleromys" sp. MUSM 4277 View specimen
"Scleromys" sp. MUSM 4279 View specimen
gen.indet sp. indet MUSM 4283 View specimen
Microscleromys sp. MUSM 4658 View specimen
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3D models related to the publication: Fossils from the Montceau-les-Mines Lagerstätte (305 Ma) shed light on the anatomy, ecology and phylogeny of Carboniferous millipedes.Mickael Lheritier, Jean Vannier, Gilles . Escarguel and Vincent PerrierPublished online: 2023-02-21Keywords: Carboniferous; Juliformia; Montceau; Oniscomorpha doi: 10.18563/journal.m3.179 Abstract The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in the publication Fossils from the Montceau-les-Mines Lagerstätte (305 Ma) shed light on the anatomy, ecology and phylogeny of Carboniferous millipedes. Authors: Lheritier Mickael, Perroux Maëva, Vannier Jean, Escarguel Gilles, Wesener Thomas, Moritz Leif, Chabard Dominique, Adrien Jerome and Perrier Vincent. Journal of Systematics Palaeontology. https://doi.org/10.1080/14772019.2023.2169891 Amynilyspes fatimae MNHN.F.SOT.2134 View specimen
Amynilyspes fatimae MNHN.F.SOT.14983 View specimen
Amynilyspes fatimae MNHN.F.SOT.2129 View specimen
Blanzilius parriati MNHN.F.SOT.2114A View specimen
Blanzilius parriati MNHN.F.SOT.5148 View specimen
Blanzilius parriati MNHN.F.SOT.2113 View specimen
Blanzilius parriati MNHN.F.SOT.81522 View specimen
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3D models related to the publication: Ontogenetic variability of the intertympanic sinus distinguishes lineages within CrocodyliaGwendal . Perrichon, Lionel Hautier, Yohan Pochat-Cottilloux, Irena Raselli, Céline Salaviale, Benjamin Dailh, Nicolas Rinder, Vincent Fernandez, Jérôme . Adrien, Joël Lachambre and Jérémy E. MartinPublished online: 2023-01-30Keywords: Crocodylia; Ontogeny; sinus doi: 10.18563/journal.m3.173 Abstract The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in: Perrichon et al. 2023. Ontogenetic variability of the intertympanic sinus distinguishes lineages within Crocodylia. Mecistops sp. ag SVSTUA 022001 View specimen
Crocodylus niloticus ag SVSTUA 022002 View specimen
Mecistops sp. AMU Zoo 04721 View specimen
Crocodylus sp. MHNL QV14 View specimen
Crocodylus rhombifer MHNL 42006506 View specimen
Crocodylus rhombifer MHNL 42006507 View specimen
Crocodylus niloticus MHNL 50001387 View specimen
Crocodylus sp. MNHN-F.1908-5-2 View specimen
Crocodylus palustris MHNL 50001388 View specimen
Crocodylus porosus MHNL 50001389 View specimen
Mecistops sp. MHNL 50001393 View specimen
Crocodylus niloticus MHNL 50001397 View specimen
Crocodylus porosus MHNL 50001398 View specimen
Crocodylus niloticus MHNL 50001405 View specimen
Gavialis gangeticus MHNL 50001407 View specimen
Crocodylus niloticus MHNL 90001850 View specimen
Crocodylus niloticus MHNL 90001851 View specimen
Crocodylus niloticus MHNL 90001855 View specimen
Osteolaemus tetraspis MHNM.9095.0 View specimen
Voay robustus MNHN F.1908-5 View specimen
Osteolaemus tetraspis MZS Cro 040 View specimen
Crocodylus acutus MZS Cro 055 View specimen
Melanosuchus niger MZS Cro 073 View specimen
Mecistops sp. MZS Cro 083 View specimen
Tomistoma schlegelii MZS Cro 094 View specimen
Gavialis gangeticus NHMUK 1846.1.7.3 View specimen
Osteolaemus tetraspis NHMUK 1862.6.30.5 View specimen
Gavialis gangeticus NHMUK 1873 View specimen
Tomistoma schlegelii NHMUK 1893.3.6.14 View specimen
Mecistops sp. NHMUK 1924.5.10.1 View specimen
Voay robustus NHMUK PV R 36684 View specimen
Voay robustus NHMUK PV R 36685 View specimen
Crocodylus niloticus UCBL FSL 532077 View specimen
Crocodylus porosus/siamensis UCBLZ 2019-1-237 View specimen
Osteolaemus tetraspis UCBLZ 2019-1-236 View specimen
Alligator mississipiensis UCBLZ WB35 View specimen
Crocodylus siamensis UCBLZ WB41 View specimen
Tomistoma schlegelii UM 1097 View specimen
Crocodylus niloticus UM 2001-1756-1-434 NR View specimen
Mecistops sp. UM N89 View specimen
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3D models related to the publication: Evidence for high-performance suction feeding in the Pennsylvanian stem-group holocephalan Iniopera.Richard Dearden, Anthony Herrel and Alan PradelPublished online: 2023-01-18Keywords: chondrichthyan; holocephalan; iniopterygian; Pennsylvanian; suction feeding doi: 10.18563/journal.m3.177 Abstract The present 3D Dataset contains 3D models of the cranial, visceral, and pectoral endoskeleton of Iniopera, an iniopterygian stem-group holocephalan from the Pennsylvanian of the USA. These data formed the basis for the analyses carried out in Dearden et al. (2023) “Evidence for high-performance suction feeding in the Pennsylvanian stem-group holocephalan Iniopera” PNAS. Iniopera sp. KUNHM 22060, 158289 View specimen
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3D models associated to: Paleoneurology of Artiodactyla, an overview of the evolution of the artiodactyl brain
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M3#1063_AMNH 12695Endocranial cast Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1063 |
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Helohyus sp. AMNH 13079 View specimen
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M3#1064_AMNH 13079Endocranial cast Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1064 |
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Leptauchenia sp. AMNH 45508 View specimen
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M3#1065_AMNH 45508endocranial cast Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1065 |
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Agriochoerus sp. AMNH 95330 View specimen
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M3#1067_AMNH 95330endocranial cast Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1067 |
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Mouillacitherium elegans UM ACQ 6625 View specimen
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M3#1068_UM ACQ 6625endocranial cast Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1068 |
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Caenomeryx filholi UM PDS 2570 View specimen
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M3#1069_UM PDS 2570endocranial cast Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1069 |
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Dichobune leporina MNHN.F.QU16586 View specimen
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M3#1070_MNHN.F.QU16586endocranial cast Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1070 |
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Anoplotherium sp. not numbered View specimen
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M3#1071_not numberedendocranial cast Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1071 |
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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models of an ilium, a vertebra, and a partial scapula of Prestosuchus sp. that were analyzed in “New Loricata remains from the Pinheiros-Chiniquá Sequence (Middle-Upper Triassic), southern Brazil”.
Prestosuchus sp. UFSM11603 View specimen
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M3#1080_UFSM11603Surface scan of a right ilium of Prestosuchus sp. with a 0.4 mm resolution. Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1080 |
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Prestosuchus sp. UFSM11233 View specimen
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M3#1081_UFSM11233Surface scan of a partial right scapula of Prestosuchus sp. with a 0.4mm resolution. Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1081 |
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Prestosuchus sp. UFSM11602a View specimen
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M3#1082_UFSM11602aSurface scan of a anterior dorsal vertebra of Prestosuchus sp. with a 0.2 mm resolution. Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1082 |
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A surface scan of the "Tübingen Steinkern", Holotype of Proganochelys quenstedtii (Testudinata), with some historical remarks.Ingmar Werneburg, Christina Kyriakouli and Tomasz SzczygielskiPublished online: 2022-08-08Keywords: Friedrich August Quenstedt; history of science; Holotype; steinkern; surface scan doi: 10.18563/journal.m3.168 Abstract Turtles are one of the most impressive vertebrates. Much of the body is either hidden in a shell or can be drawn into it. Turtles impress with their individual longevity and their often peaceful disposition. Also, with their resilience, they have survived all extinction events since their emergence in the Late Triassic. Today's diversity of shapes is impressive and ranges from the large and high domed Galapagos turtles to the hamster-sized flat pancake turtles. The holotype of one of the oldest fossil turtles, Proganochelys quenstedtii, is housed in the paleontological collection in Tübingen/Germany. Since its discovery some years before 1873, P. quenstedtii has represented the 'prototype' of the turtle and has had an eventful scientific history. It was found in Neuenhaus (Häfner-Neuhausen in Schönbuch forest), Baden-Württemberg, Germany, and stems from Löwenstein-Formation (Weißer Keupersandstein), Late Triassic. The current catalogue number is GPIT-PV-30000. The specimen is listed in the historical inventory “Tübinger Petrefaktenverzeichnis 1841 bis 1896, [folio 326v.]“, as “[catalogue number: PV]16549, Schildkröte Weiser Keupersandstein Hafnerhausen” [turtle from White Keuper Sandstone]. Another, more recent synonym is “GPIT/RE/9396”. The same specimen was presented as uncatalogued by Gaffney (1990). Here we provide a surface scan of the steinkern for easier access of this famous specimen to the scientific community. Proganochelys quenstedtii GPIT-PV-30000 View specimen
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The endocranial cast of a 10 ka intentionally deformed human cranium from ChinaYin Qiyu, Li Qiang, Ma Ming, Zhang Wei and Ni XijunPublished online: 2022-07-27Keywords: endocranial cast; intentional cranial deformation; Northeast China doi: 10.18563/journal.m3.169 Abstract This contribution contains the 3D model of an endocranial cast analyzed in “A 10 ka intentionally deformed human skull from Northeast Asia”. There are many studies on the morphological characteristics of intentional cranial deformation (ICD), but few related 3D models were published. Here, we present the surface model of an intentionally deformed 10 ka human cranium for further research on ICD practice. The 3D model of the endocranial cast of this ICD cranium was discovered near Harbin City, Province Heilongjiang, Northeast China. The fossil preserved only the frontal, parietal, and occipital bones. To complete the endocast model of the specimen, we printed a 3D model and used modeling clay to reconstruct the missing part based on the general form of the modern human endocast morphology. Homo sapiens IVPP-PA1616 View specimen
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3D models related to the publication: Brain endocast of two non-mammaliaform cynodonts from southern Brazil: an ontogenetic and evolutionary approach.Carolina Hoffmann, Pablo Rodrigues, Marina Soares and Marco BrandalisePublished online: 2022-08-09Keywords: Brain evolution; Computed Tomography; Cynodontia; Encephalization Quotient; Triassic. doi: 10.18563/journal.m3.172 Abstract This contribution contains the 3D model(s) described and figured in the following publication: Carolina A. Hoffmann, P. G. Rodrigues, M. B. Soares & M. B. Andrade. 2021. Brain endocast of two non-mammaliaform cynodonts from southern Brazil: an ontogenetic and evolutionary approach, Historical Biology, 33:8, 1196-1207, https://doi.org/10.1080/08912963.2019.1685512 Probelesodon kitchingi MCP 1600 PV View specimen
Massetognathus ochagaviae MCP 3871 PV View specimen
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3D models related to the publication: Redescription, taxonomic revaluation, and phylogenetic affinities of Proterochampsa nodosa (Archosauriformes: Proterochampsidae), early Late Triassic of Candelaria Sequence (Santa Maria Supersequence)Daniel de Simão-Oliveira, Felipe Lima Pinheiro, Marco Brandalise de Andrade and Flávio Augusto PrettoPublished online: 2022-07-04Keywords: Archosauriformes; Late Triassic; osteology; Proterochampsia; taxonomy doi: 10.18563/journal.m3.170 Abstract The present 3D dataset contains the 3D models of the holotype of Proterochampsa nodosa that were built and analysed in “Redescription, taxonomic revaluation, and phylogenetic affinities of Proterochampsa nodosa (Archosauriformes: Proterochampsidae), early Late Triassic of Candelaria Sequence (Santa Maria Supersequence)”. Proterochampsa nodosa MCP 1694-PV View specimen
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