The present 3D Dataset contains 3D models of the cranium surface and of the bony labyrinth endocast of the stem bat Vielasia sigei. They are used by (Hand et al., 2023) to explore the phylogenetic position of this species, to infer its laryngeal echolocating capabilities, and to eventually discuss chiropteran evolution before the crown clade diversification. 

Vielasia sigei UM VIE-250 View specimen

	M3#1269 External surface of the cranium Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1269   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#1270 Virtual endocast of the right bony labyrinth Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1270   state:published	Download 3D surface file

The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models of extant Chiropteran endocranial casts, documenting 16 of the 19 extant bat families. They are used by Maugoust & Orliac (2023) to assess the correspondences between the brain and brain-surrounding tissues (i.e., neural tissues, blood vessels, meninges) and their imprint on the braincase, allowing for eventually proposing a Chiroptera-scale nomenclature of the endocast. 

Balantiopteryx plicata UMMZ 102659 View specimen

M3#1132 Endocranial cast of the corresponding cranium of Balantiopteryx plicata Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1132   state:published

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Nycteris macrotis AMNH M-187705 View specimen

M3#1133 Endocranial cast of the corresponding cranium of Nycteris macrotis Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1133   state:published

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Thyroptera tricolor UMMZ 53240 View specimen

M3#1134 Endocranial cast of the corresponding cranium of Thyroptera tricolor Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1134   state:published

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Noctilio albiventris UMMZ 105827 View specimen

M3#1135 Endocranial cast of the corresponding cranium of Noctilio albiventris Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1135   state:published

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Mormoops blainvillii AMNH M-271513 View specimen

M3#1136 Endocranial cast of the corresponding cranium of Mormoops blainvillii Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1136   state:published

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Macrotus waterhousii UMMZ 95718 View specimen

M3#1137 Endocranial cast of the corresponding cranium of Macrotus waterhousii Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1137   state:published

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Nyctiellus lepidus UMMZ 105767 View specimen

M3#1138 Endocranial cast of the corresponding cranium of Nyctiellus lepidus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1138   state:published

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Cheiromeles torquatus AMNH M-247585 View specimen

M3#1139 Endocranial cast of the corresponding cranium of Cheiromeles torquatus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1139   state:published

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Miniopterus schreibersii UMMZ 156998 View specimen

M3#1140 Endocranial cast of the corresponding cranium of Miniopterus schreibersii Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1140   state:published

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Kerivoula pellucida UMMZ 161396 View specimen

M3#1141 Endocranial cast of the corresponding cranium of Kerivoula pellucida Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1141   state:published

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Scotophilus kuhlii UMMZ 157013 View specimen

M3#1142 Endocranial cast of the corresponding cranium of Scotophilus kuhlii Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1142   state:published

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Rhinolophus luctus MNHN CG-2006-87 View specimen

M3#1143 Endocranial cast of the corresponding cranium of Rhinolophus luctus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1143   state:published

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Triaenops persicus AM RG-38552 View specimen

M3#1144 Endocranial cast of the corresponding cranium of Triaenops persicus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1144   state:published

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Hipposideros armiger UM ZOOL-762-V View specimen

M3#1145 Endocranial cast of the corresponding cranium of Hipposideros armiger Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1145   state:published

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Lavia frons AM RG-12268 View specimen

M3#1146 Endocranial cast of the corresponding cranium of Lavia frons Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1146   state:published

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Rhinopoma hardwickii AM RG-M31166 View specimen

M3#1147 Endocranial cast of the corresponding cranium of Rhinopoma hardwickii Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1147   state:published

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Sphaerias blanfordi AMNH M-274330 View specimen

M3#1148 Endocranial cast of the corresponding cranium of Sphaerias blanfordi Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1148   state:published

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Rousettus aegyptiacus UMMZ 161026 View specimen

M3#1149 Endocranial cast of the corresponding cranium of Rousettus aegyptiacus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1149   state:published

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Pteropus pumilus UMMZ 162253 View specimen

M3#1150 Endocranial cast of the corresponding cranium of Pteropus pumilus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1150   state:published

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