3D GM dataset of bird skeletal variation
3D models of cetartiodactyl cervicothoracic vertebrae
3D models of early dinosaur sacral vertebrae
Crania of three fossil Canis lupus from Belgium
3D model of the turtle Solnhofia brachyrhyncha
Bony labyrinth (9) , Inner ear (8) , Skull (5) , South America (5) , Oligocene (4)
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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A 3D geometric morphometric dataset quantifying skeletal variation in birdsAlexander Bjarnason and Roger BensonKeywords: birds; geometric morphometrics; macroevolution; morphology; skeletondoi: 10.18563/journal.m3.125 AbstractMacroevolution is integral to understanding the patterns of the diversification of life. As the life sciences increasingly use big data approaches, large multivariate datasets are required to test fundamental macroevolutionary hypotheses. In vertebrate evolution, large datasets have been created to quantify morphological variation, largely focusing on particular areas of the skeleton. We provide a landmarking protocol to quantify morphological variation in skeletal elements across the head, trunk, hindlimb and forelimb using 3-dimensional landmarks and semilandmarks, and present a large pan-skeletal database of bird morphology for 149 taxa across avian phylogeny using CT scan data. This large collection of 3D models and geometric morphometric data is open access and can be used in the future for new research, teaching and outreach. The 3D models and CT scans of the 149 specimens related to this project can be downloaded at MorphoSource (https://www.morphosource.org/projects/00000C420) SpecimensMenura novaehollandiae FMNH 336751 View specimen
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3D models related to the publication: Re-description of the braincase of the rebbachisaurid sauropod Limaysaurus tessonei and novel endocranial information based on CT scans
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M3#700_MUCPv-205Renderings of the virtually isolate braincase, brain, and right inner ear. Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.700 |
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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in Mennecart B., Métais G., Costeur L., Ginsburg L, and Rössner G. 2021, Reassessment of the enigmatic ruminant Miocene genus Amphimoschus Bourgeois, 1873 (Mammalia, Artiodactyla, Pecora). PlosOne. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0244661
Amphimoschus ponteleviensis MNHN.F.AR3266 View specimen
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M3#701_MNHN.F.AR3266Surface scan of the cast of the skull of Amphimoschus ponteleviensis MNHN.F.AR3266 from Artenay (France) Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.701 |
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M3#702_MNHN.F.AR3266Right petrosal bone and bony labyrinth of the skull MNHN.F.AR3266 from Artenay (France) Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.702 |
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Amphimoschus ponteleviensis SMNS40693 View specimen
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M3#704_SMNS40693Left petrosal bone and bony labyrinth of the skull SMNS40693 from Langenau 1 (Germany) Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.704 |
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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D model of a left dentary with m1-m3 analyzed in “A new fossil of Tayassuidae (Mammalia: Certartiodactyla) from the Pleistocene of northern Brazil”. The 3D model was generated using a laser scanning.
cf. Pecari tajacu UFSM 11606 View specimen
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M3#498_UFSM 11606Left dentary with m1-m3 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.498 |
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This contribution contains the 3D models analyzed in Müller et al. (2021) “Pushing the boundary? Testing the ‘functional elongation hypothesis’ of the giraffe’s neck”.
Aepyceros melampus ZFMK 2001.278 View specimen
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M3#643_ZFMK 2001.278Vertebrae C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.643 |
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Giraffa camelopardalis ZMB 66393 View specimen
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M3#644_ZMB 66393Vertebrae Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.644 |
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Giraffa camelopardalis ZSM 1967/17 View specimen
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M3#645_ZSM 1967/17Vertebrae Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.645 |
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Giraffa camelopardalis ZSM 1981/19 View specimen
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M3#646_1981/19C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, T1, T2 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.646 |
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Giraffa camelopardalis KMDA M-10861 View specimen
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M3#647_KMDA M-10861C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, T1, T2. Acquired via laser scanner. Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.647 |
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Giraffa camelopardalis SMF 84214 View specimen
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M3#648_SMF 84214C7, T1. Warning : photogrammetric models (unit scale is CM, not MM). Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.648 |
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Giraffa camelopardalis SMF 78299 View specimen
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M3#649_SMF 78299C7, T1. Warning : unscaled photogrammetric 3D models (unknown size). Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.649 |
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Giraffa camelopardalis SMF o. N View specimen
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M3#650_SMF o. NC7, T1. Warning : unscaled photogrammetric 3D models (unknown size). Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.650 |
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Giraffa camelopardalis SMNS 19138 View specimen
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M3#671_SMNS 19138C7, T1. Warning : unscaled photogrammetric 3D models (unknown size). Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.671 |
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Okapia johnstoni ZMB 62086 View specimen
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M3#651_ZMB 62086C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, T1, T2 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.651 |
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Okapia johnstoni ZMB 70325 View specimen
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M3#652_ZMB 70325C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, T1, T2 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.652 |
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Sivatherium giganteum NHMUK 15707 View specimen
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M3#653_NHMUK 15707C7. Warning : unscaled photogrammetric 3D model (unknown size). Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.653 |
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Sivatherium giganteum NHMUK 15297 View specimen
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M3#654_NHMUK 15297T1. Warning : unscaled photogrammetric 3D model (unknown size). Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.654 |
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Cervus elaphus ZMB 47502 View specimen
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M3#655_ZMB 47502C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, T1, T2 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.655 |
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Axis axis SMF 1450 View specimen
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M3#656_SMF 1450C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.656 |
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Cervus nippon SMF 4368 View specimen
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M3#657_SMF 4368C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.657 |
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Capreolus capreolus SMF 79852 View specimen
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M3#658_SMF 79852C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.658 |
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Capreolus capreolus ZFMK 67.237 View specimen
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M3#659_ZFMK 67.237C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.659 |
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Muntiacus reevesi SMF 92954 View specimen
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M3#660_SMF 92954C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.660 |
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Muntiacus reevesi SMF 92332 View specimen
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M3#661_SMF 92332C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.661 |
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Alces alces SMF 35549 View specimen
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M3#662_SMF 35549C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.662 |
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Dama dama ZFMK 86.125 View specimen
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M3#663_ZFMK 86.125C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.663 |
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Antilope cervicapra ZMB 78829 View specimen
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M3#664_ZMB 78829C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, T1, T2 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.664 |
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Bison bonasus SMNS 2998 View specimen
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M3#665_SMNS 2998C7, T1. Warning : unscaled photogrammetric 3D models (unknown size). Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.665 |
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Nanger dama SMF 74435 View specimen
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M3#666_SMF 74435C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.666 |
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Litocranius walleri SMF 23747 View specimen
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M3#667_SMF 23747C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.667 |
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Litocranius walleri SMF 23749 View specimen
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M3#669_SMF 23749C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.669 |
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Tragelaphus eurycerus SMF 95875 View specimen
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M3#670_SMF 95875C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.670 |
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Bos javanicus SMF 64934 View specimen
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M3#672_SMF 64934C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.672 |
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Ovis aries musimon ZFMK 1982.338 View specimen
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M3#673_ZFMK 1982.338C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.673 |
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Rupicapra rupicapra ZFMK 72.367 View specimen
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M3#674_ZFMK 72.367C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.674 |
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Kobus ellipsiprymnus SMNS 4443 View specimen
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M3#675_SMNS 4443C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.675 |
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Sylvicapra grimmia SMNS 15292 View specimen
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M3#676_SMNS 15292C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.676 |
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Syncerus caffer SMNS 7347 View specimen
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M3#677_SMNS 7347C7, T1. Warning : unscaled photogrammetric 3D models (unknown size). Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.677 |
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Procapra gutturosa SMNS 5796 View specimen
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M3#678_SMNS 5796C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.678 |
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Damaliscus pygargus SMNS 21617 View specimen
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M3#679_SMNS 21617C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.679 |
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Madoqua kirkii SMNS 4432 View specimen
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M3#680_SMNS 4432C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.680 |
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Bubalus mindorensis SMNS 2054 View specimen
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M3#681_SMNS 2054C7, T1. Warning : unscaled photogrammetric 3D models (unknown size). Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.681 |
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Capra hircus dom. SMNS 51328 View specimen
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M3#682_SMNS 51328C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.682 |
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Connochaetes taurinus SMNS 4442 View specimen
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M3#683_SMNS 4442C7, T1. Warning : unscaled photogrammetric 3D models (unknown size). Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.683 |
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Antilocapra americana ZSM 1964/218 View specimen
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M3#684_ZSM 1964/218C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, T1, T2 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.684 |
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Antilocapra americana ZMB 77281 View specimen
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M3#685_ZMB 77281C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.685 |
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Moschus moschiferus ZMB 62080 View specimen
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M3#686_ZMB 62080C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, T1, T2 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.686 |
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Moschus moschiferus ZMB 60367 View specimen
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M3#687_ZMB 60367C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.687 |
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Moschus moschiferus ZMB 51830 View specimen
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M3#688_ZMB 51830C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.688 |
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Tragulus javanicus SMF 82179 View specimen
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M3#689_SMF 82179C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.689 |
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Tragulus javanicus ZMB 86222 View specimen
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M3#690_ZMB 86222C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.690 |
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Tragulus sp. ZMB o. N. View specimen
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M3#691_ZMB o. N.C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.691 |
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Hyemoschus aquaticus ZMB 71071 View specimen
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M3#692_ZMB 71071C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.692 |
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Hyemoschus aquaticus ZMB 103235 View specimen
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M3#693_ZMB 103235C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.693 |
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Vicugna vicugna SMF 94752 View specimen
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M3#694_SMF 94752C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.694 |
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Camelus dromedarius SMF 70473 View specimen
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M3#695_SMF 70473C7, T1. Warning : unscaled photogrammetric 3D models (unknown size). Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.695 |
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Camelus bactrianus SMF 25542 View specimen
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Lama glama SMNS 31175 View specimen
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M3#697_SMNS 31175C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.697 |
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Vicugna pacos SMNS 46255 View specimen
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M3#698_SMNS 46255C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.698 |
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Vicugna pacos SMNS 7349 View specimen
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M3#699_SMNS 7349C7, T1 Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.699 |
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This contribution contains 3D models of the cranial skeleton and muscles in an elephantfish (Callorhinchus milii) and a catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula), based on synchrotron tomographic scans. These datasets were analyzed and described in Dearden et al. (2021) “The morphology and evolution of chondrichthyan cranial muscles: a digital dissection of the elephantfish Callorhinchus milii and the catshark Scyliorhinus canicula.” Journal of Anatomy.
Callorhinchus milii 001 View specimen
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M3#708_0013D models of the cranial skeleton and muscles of Callorhinchus milii, created using Mimics. Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.708 |
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Scyliorhinus canicula 002 View specimen
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M3#709_0023D models of the cranial skeleton and muscles of Scyliorhinus canicula, created using Mimics. Type: "3D_surfaces"3D view: doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.709 |
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3D models related to the publication: A new traversodontid cynodont with a peculiar postcanine dentition from the Middle/Late Triassic of Namibia and dental evolution in basal gomphodonts.Christophe Hendrickx, Leandro C. Gaetano, Jonah N. Choiniere, Helke Mocke and Fernando AbdalaKeywords: Cynodontia; Gomphodontia; postcanine; teeth; Traversodontidaedoi: 10.18563/journal.m3.123 Abstract The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in Hendrickx, C., Gaetano, L. C., Choiniere, J., Mocke, H. and Abdala, F. in press. A new traversodontid cynodont with a peculiar postcanine dentition from the Middle/Late Triassic of Namibia and dental evolution in basal gomphodonts. Journal of Systematic Palaeontology. Etjoia dentitransitus GSN F1591 View specimen
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3D models related to the publication: A new prozostrodontian cynodont (Eucynodontia, Probainognathia) from the Upper Triassic of southern BrazilMicheli Stefanello, Leonardo Kerber, Agustin Martinelli and Sérgio Dias-da-SilvaKeywords: Late Triassic; lower jaw; micro-CT; Prozostrodontiadoi: 10.18563/journal.m3.120 Abstract This contribution contains the 3D model(s) described and figured in the following publication: The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models and CT-Scan slices of the lower jaws and teeth analyzed in “A new prozostrodontian cynodont (Eucynodontia, Probainognathia) from the Upper Triassic of southern Brazil”. https://doi.org/10.1080/02724634.2020.1782415 Agudotherium gassenae CAPPA/UFSM 0262 View specimen
Agudotherium gassenae CAPPA/UFSM 0208 View specimen
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3D model related to the publication: three-dimensional and histological observations on male genital organs of greater horseshoe bat, Rhinolophus ferrumequinum.Joon H. Sohn, Junpei Kimura and Daisuke KoyabuKeywords: convergence; evolution; homology; reproductive organ; Yinpterochiropteradoi: 10.18563/journal.m3.113 Abstract The present Dataset contains the 3D model of the male genital organs of greater horseshoe bat, Rhinolophus ferrumequinum. This is the first detailed 3D structure of the soft-tissue genital organs of bats. The 3D model was generated using microCT and techniques of virtual reconstruction. Rhinolophus ferrumequinum JP18-006 View specimen
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3D models related to the publication: Interacting with the inaccessible: utilization of multimedia-based visual contents of Japan’s National Monument, the Taniwhasaurus mikasaensis (Mosasauridae) holotype for educational workshops at Mikasa City MuseumKumiko Matsui and Tomoki KarasawaKeywords: Mosasauridae; Photogrammetry-based 3D data; surface scanner; Taniwhasaurus; Tylosaurinaedoi: 10.18563/journal.m3.106 Abstract The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D model used in in the following publication: Interacting with the inaccessible: utilization of multimedia-based visual contents of Japan’s National Monument, the Taniwhasaurus mikasaensis (Mosasauridae) holotype for educational workshops at Mikasa City Museum. Taniwhasaurus mikasaensis MCM.M0009 View specimen
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3D models related to the publication: Sacral co-ossification in dinosaurs: the oldest record of fused sacral vertebrae in Dinosauria and the diversity of sacral co-ossification patterns in the groupDébora Moro, Leonardo Kerber, Rodrigo T. Müller and Flávio A. PrettoKeywords:doi: 10.18563/journal.m3.132 Abstract The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models of the sacral vertebrae analyzed in “Sacral co-ossification in dinosaurs: The oldest record of fused sacral vertebrae in Dinosauria and the diversity of sacral co-ossification patterns in the group”. Buriolestes schultzi CAPPA/UFSM 0035 View specimen
indet indet CAPPA/UFSM 0228 View specimen
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