Current issue


2026-06
Volume 12, issue 02
<< prev. next >>
ISSN: 2274-0422

Article Management

You must log in to submit or manage articles.

You do not have an account yet ? Sign up.

Most downloaded articles (last 90 days)


Page 4 of 11, showing 20 record(s) out of 219 total

3D atlas and comparative osteology of the middle ear ossicles among Eulipotyphla (Mammalia, Placentalia).
Daisuke Koyabu Logo
Published online: 03/05/2017

Keywords: aquatic adaptation; convergence; Eulipotyphla; fossorial adaptation; hearing

https://doi.org/10.18563/m3.3.2.e3

  Abstract

    Considerable morphological variations are found in the middle ear among mammals. Here I present a three-dimensional atlas of the middle ear ossicles of eulipotyphlan mammals. This group has radiated into various environments as terrestrial, aquatic, and subterranean habitats independently in multiple lineages. Therefore, eulipotyphlans are an ideal group to explore the form-function relationship of the middle ear ossicles. This comparative atlas of hedgehogs, true shrews, water shrews, mole shrews, true moles, and shrew moles encourages future studies of the middle ear morphology of this diverse group.
      

  Specimens
 
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 03, Issue 02 (2017)

PDF
Osteological connexions of the petrosal bone of the extant Hippopotamidae Hippopotamus amphibius and Choeropsis liberiensis
Maëva J. Orliac Logo, Franck Guy Logo and Renaud Lebrun Logo
Published online: 24/10/2014

Keywords: Artiodactyla; bulla; ear region; pygmy hippo; sinus

https://doi.org/10.18563/m3.1.1.e1

  Abstract

    This project presents the osteological connexions of the petrosal bone of the extant Hippopotamidae Hippopotamus amphibius and Choeropsis liberiensis by a virtual osteological dissection of the ear region. The petrosal, the bulla, the sinuses and the major morphological features surrounding the petrosal bone are labelled, both in situ and in an exploded model presenting disassembly views. The directional underwater hearing mode of Hippopotamidae is discussed based on the new observations. 

  Specimens
 
  M3 article infos

Published in Vol. 01, Issue 01 (2015)

PDF
3D models related to the publication: Dental morphology evolution in early peratheriines, including a new morphologically cryptic species and findings on the largest early Eocene European metatherian.
Killian Gernelle Logo, Marc Godinot Logo, Bernard Marandat, Dominique Téodori, Sandrine Ladevèze Logo and Rodolphe Tabuce Logo
Published online: 06/01/2025

Keywords: France; Herpetotheriidae; Molar; systematics; Ypresian

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.255

  Abstract

    This contribution contains the three-dimensional models of the most informative fossil material attributed to both Peratherium musivum Gernelle, 2024, and Peratherium maximum (Crochet, 1979), respectively from early and middle early Eocene French localities. These specimens, which document the emergence of the relatively large peratheriines, were analyzed and discussed in: Gernelle et al. (2024), Dental morphology evolution in early peratheriines, including a new morphologically cryptic species and findings on the largest early Eocene European metatherian. https://doi.org/10.1080/08912963.2024.2403602
      

  Specimens
 
  See original publication
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 11, issue 01 (2025)

PDF
3D models related to the publication: "The world’s largest worm lizard: a new giant trogonophid (Squamata: Amphisbaenia) with extreme dental adaptations from the Eocene of Chambi, Tunisia"
Georgios L. Georgalis Logo, Krister T. Smith Logo, Laurent Marivaux Logo, Anthony Herrel Logo, El M. Essid, Hayet K. Ammar, Wissem Marzougui, Rim Temani Logo and Rodolphe Tabuce Logo
Published online: 22/11/2024

Keywords: Amphisbaenia; cranial anatomy; Northern Africa; Paleogene; size

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.245

  Abstract

    This contribution contains the 3D models described and figured in the following publication: Georgalis, G.L., K.T. Smith, L. Marivaux, A. Herrel, E.M. Essid, H.K. Ammar, W. Marzougui, R. Temani and R. Tabuce. 2024. The world’s largest worm lizard: a new giant trogonophid (Squamata: Amphisbaenia) with extreme dental adaptations from the Eocene of Chambi, Tunisia. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society. https://doi.org/10.1093/zoolinnean/zlae133 

  Specimens
 
  See original publication
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 10, issue 04 (2024)

PDF
3D models related to the publication: What Jaws and Teeth Reveal: Tracing Fine-Scale Ecological Adaptation in Two Cypriot Mice
Morgane Dubied Logo, Emilie A. Hardouin Logo, Georges P. Mitsainas Logo and Sabrina Renaud Logo
Published online: 14/10/2026

Keywords: Cyprus endemics; mastication; Mus cypriacus; Mus musculus domesticus; occlusal relief

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.300

  Abstract

    This contribution contains 3D models of upper molar rows of Cypriot mice (Mus cypriacus) and house mice (Mus musculus domesticus) from the island of Cyprus. Although morphologically similar and occasionally syntopic, the two species differ in habitat use and dietary strategies, ranging from anthropogenic resources in M. m. domesticus to a more natural and diversified trophic niche in M. cypriacus. Mandibular and molar shape variation was quantified through 3D geometric morphometrics, enabling the detection of interspecific differences, allometric trends, and age-related dental wear trajectories. The morphometric descriptors were evaluated for their capacity to capture phylogenetic divergence, ecological specialization, and ontogenetic dynamics. Results highlight that subtle morphological signals can expose fine-scale ecological processes and species-specific adaptive strategies. 

  Specimens
 
  M3 article infos

Article state: in_press

PDF
3D models related to the publication: A new primate community from the earliest Oligocene of the Atlantic margin of Northwest Africa: Systematic, paleobiogeographic and paleoenvironmental implications
Laurent Marivaux Logo, Anne-Lise Charruault Logo and Mouloud Benammi Logo
Published online: 20/06/2024

Keywords: Africa; Anthropoidea; Atlantic Sahara; Eocene/Oligocene transition; Strepsirrhini

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.208

  Abstract

    This contribution contains the three-dimensional digital models of the dental fossil material of anthropoid and strepsirrhine primates, discovered in Lower Oligocene detrital deposits outcropping in the Porto Rico and El Argoub areas, east of the Dakhla peninsula region (Atlantic Sahara; in the south of Morocco, near the northern border of Mauritania). These fossils were described, figured and discussed in the following publication: Marivaux et al. (2024), A new primate community from the earliest Oligocene of the Atlantic margin of Northwest Africa: Systematic, paleobiogeographic and paleoenvironmental implications. Journal of Human Evolution. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhevol.2024.103548 

  Specimens
 
  See original publication
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 10, issue 02 (2024)

PDF
3D models related to the publication: A new large pantherine and a sabre-toothed cat (Mammalia, Carnivora, Felidae) from the late Miocene hominoid-bearing Khorat sand pits, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand.
Camille Grohé Logo, Arnaud Mazurier Logo, Alicia Blasi-Toccacceli Logo, Louis D. Bonis Logo, Yaowalak Chaimanee Logo, Olivier Chavasseau Logo, Kantapon Suraprasit Logo, Mana Rugbumrung Logo and Jean-Jacques Jaeger Logo
Published online: 04/09/2023

Keywords: Neogene; Pantherinae; Southeast Asia

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.206

  Abstract

    This contribution contains the 3D models described and figured in the following publication: Bonis et al. 2023. A new large pantherine and a sabre-toothed cat (Mammalia, Carnivora, Felidae) from the late Miocene hominoid-bearing Khorat sand pits, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. The Science of Nature 110(5):42. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00114-023-01867-4
      

  Specimens
 
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 09, issue 03 (2023)

PDF
3D model related to the publication: Anatomy of the holotype of “Probelesodon” kitchingi revisited, a chiniquodontid cynodont (Synapsida, Probainognathia) from the early Late Triassic of southern Brazil
Carolina Hoffmann Logo, Agustín Martinelli Logo and Marco Brandalise de Andrade Logo
Published online: 23/05/2023

Keywords: Computed Tomography; Cynodontia; Morphology; Triassic

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.194

  Abstract

    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D model analyzed in the following publication: Carolina A. Hoffmann, A. G. Martinelli & M. B. Andrade. 2023. Anatomy of the holotype of “Probelesodon” kitchingi revisited, a chiniquodontid cynodont (Synapsida, Probainognathia) from the early Late Triassic of southern Brazil, Journal of Paleontology 

  Specimens
 
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 09, issue 02 (2023)

PDF
3D models related to the publication: “Trophic differentiation between the endemic Cypriot mouse and the house mouse: a study coupling stable isotopes and morphometrics”
 
Sabrina Renaud Logo, Eleftherios . Hadjisterkotis Logo, George P. Mitsainas Logo and Emilie A. Hardouin Logo
Published online: 18/11/2024

Keywords: biomechanics; geometric morphometrics; Mandible morphology; Mus cypriacus; Mus musculus domesticus

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.247

  Abstract

    This contribution contains 3D models of mandibles of Cypriot mice (Mus cypriacus) and house mice (Mus musculus domesticus) from the island of Cyprus. The niche partitioning of the two species was investigated using isotopic ecology, geometric morphometrics and biomechanics. Both species displayed generalist feeding behavior, modulated by fine-tuned adaptation to their feeding habits. The house mouse mandible, with a relatively large masseter area and an optimization for incisor biting, appears as an all-rounder tool for foraging on diverse non-natural items.
    These models are analyzed in the following publication: Renaud et al 2024, “Trophic differentiation between the endemic Cypriot mouse and the house mouse: a study coupling stable isotopes and morphometrics”, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10914-024-09740-5
      

  Specimens
 
  See original publication
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 10, issue 04 (2024)

PDF
3D models related to the publication: Exon capture museomics deciphers the nine-banded armadillo species complex and identifies a new species endemic to the Guiana Shield.
Mathilde Barthe Logo, Lionel Hautier Logo, Guillaume Billet Logo, Anderson Feijó Logo, Benoit Moison Logo, Benoît de Thoisy Logo, François Catzeflis Logo and Frédéric Delsuc Logo
Published online: 28/06/2024

Keywords: carapace; Dasypus guianensis; holotype; skeleton; Xenarthra

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.204

  Abstract

    This contribution contains 3D models of the holotype of a new species of long-nosed armadillos, the Guianan long-nosed armadillo (Dasypus guianensis) described in the following publication: Barthe M., Rancilhac L., Arteaga M. C., Feijó A., Tilak M.-K., Justy F., Loughry W. J., McDonough C. M., de Thoisy B., Catzeflis F., Billet G., Hautier L., Nabholz B., and Delsuc F. 2024. Exon capture museomics deciphers the nine-banded armadillo species complex and identifies a new species endemic to the Guiana Shield. Systematic Biology, syae027. https://doi.org/10.1093/sysbio/syae027
      

  Specimens
 
  See original publication
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 10, issue 02 (2024)

PDF
3D models related to the publication: Comparative anatomy and phylogenetic contribution of intracranial osseous canals and cavities in armadillos and glyptodonts (Xenarthra, Cingulata)
Kévin Le Verger Logo, Laureano Gonzalez Ruiz and Guillaume Billet Logo
Published online: 07/04/2023

Keywords: alveolar cavities; canals; cingulata; cranial anatomy; evolutionary scenarios.

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.157

  Abstract

    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in the following publication: Le Verger K., González Ruiz L.R., Billet G. 2021. Comparative anatomy and phylogenetic contribution of intracranial osseous canals and cavities in armadillos and glyptodonts (Xenarthra, Cingulata). Journal of Anatomy 00: 1-30 p. https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.13512 

  Specimens
 
  See original publication
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 09, issue 02 (2023)

PDF
3D models related to the publication: Révision des données sédimentologiques et biostratigraphiques des gisements à vertébrés des sables de l’Orléanais, à Beaugency, Tavers et Le Bardon (Miocène Moyen ; Loiret, France)
Adrien de Perthuis Logo, Réjanne Le Bivic Logo, Maxime Denis Logo, Bastien Mennecart Logo and Cyril Gagnaison Logo
Published online: 31/10/2025

Keywords: mammal; Photogrammetry; Reptile; Skull; Teeth

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.243

  Abstract

    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models produced in the frame of the article Perthuis, A. de, Mennecart, B., Barrier, P., Chenot, É., Falconnet, J., Gagnaison, J.-C., Georgalis, G. L., Gilbert, C., Guevel, B., Langevin, D., Lapparent de Broin, F. de, Lemierre, A., Maubert, F., Ossó, À., Potel, S., Thivaiou, D., Tissier, J., Toullec, R., Xerri, S., Gagnaison, C. 2025. Révision des données sédimentologiques et biostratigraphiques des gisements à vertébrés des sables de l’Orléanais, à Beaugency, Tavers et Le Bardon (Miocène Moyen ; Loiret, France). Geodiversitas 47 (12): 2-76. https://doi.org/10.5252/geodiversitas2025v47a12  

  Specimens
 
  See original publication
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 11, issue 04 (2025)

PDF
3D models related to the publication: The pharynx of the iconic stem-group chondrichthyan Acanthodes Agassiz, 1833 revisited with micro computed tomography.
Richard Dearden Logo, Anthony Herrel Logo and Alan Pradel Logo
Published online: 25/06/2024

Keywords: acanthodian; branchial skeleton; chondrichthyan; Permian; pharynx

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.226

  Abstract

    This contribution contains 3D models of the cranial endoskeleton of three specimens of the Permian ‘acanthodian’ stem-group chondrichthyan (cartilaginous fish) Acanthodes confusus, obtained using computed tomography. These datasets were described and analyzed in Dearden et al. (2024) “3D models related to the publication: The pharynx of the iconic stem-group chondrichthyan Acanthodes Agassiz, 1833 revisited with micro computed tomography.” Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 

  Specimens
 
  See original publication
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 10, issue 02 (2024)

PDF
3D models related to the publication: The inner ear of caviomorph rodents: phylogenetic implications and application to extinct West Indian taxa.
Léa Da Cunha Logo, Lázaro W. Viñola López Logo, Ross D. E. MacPhee, Leonardo Kerber Logo, Jorge Velez-Juarbe Logo, Pierre-Olivier Antoine Logo, Myriam Boivin Logo, Lionel Hautier Logo, Renaud Lebrun Logo, Laurent Marivaux Logo and Pierre-Henri Fabre Logo
Published online: 31/10/2023

Keywords: fossils; Heptaxodontidae; inner ear; rodents; West Indies

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.196

  Abstract

    This contribution contains the three-dimensional models of the inner ear of the hetaxodontid rodents Amblyrhiza, Clidomys and Elasmodontomys from the West Indies. These specimens were analyzed and discussed in : The inner ear of caviomorph rodents: phylogenetic implications and application to extinct West Indian taxa.

      

  Specimens
 
  See original publication
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 09, issue 04 (2023)

PDF
3D model of Palaeolama sp. related to the publication: Endocranial casts of Camelops hesternus and Palaeolama sp., new insights into the recent history of the camelid brain.
 
Ana Balcarcel Logo, Dylan Bastiaans and Maëva J. Orliac Logo
Published online: 25/09/2023

Keywords: Artiodactyla; Camelidae; natural endocast; neocortex

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.190

  Abstract

    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D model of the endocranial cast of Palaeolama sp. from the mid-Pleistocene (~1.2 Mya) of South America, analyzed in Balcarcel et al. 2023.
      

  Specimens
 
  See original publication
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 09, issue 03 (2023)

PDF
3D models related to the publication: Evolutionary Adaptation to Aquatic Lifestyle in Extinct Sloths Can Lead to Systemic Alteration of Bone Structure.
Eli Amson Logo, Guillaume Billet Logo and Christian de Muizon Logo
Published online: 09/05/2018

Keywords: aquatic lifestyle; brain endocast; evolutionary adaptation; olfactory bulbs; Thalassocnus

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.64

  Abstract

    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in: Amson et al., Under review. Evolutionary Adaptation to Aquatic Lifestyle in Extinct Sloths Can Lead to Systemic Alteration of Bone Structure doi:10.1098/rspb.2018.0270. 

  Specimens
 
  See original publication
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 04, issue 01 (2018)

PDF
3D models related to the publication: European mammal turnover driven by a global rapid warming event preceding the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum
Rodolphe Tabuce Logo and Killian Gernelle Logo
Published online: 27/06/2025

Keywords: France; Late Paleocene; Mammalia; Pre-Onset Event

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.275

  Abstract

    This contribution contains the 3D models described and figured in the following publication: Tabuce R., Marandat B., Adnet S., Gernelle K., Girard F., Marivaux L., Solé F., Schnyder J., Steurbaut E., Storme J.-Y.,  Vianey-Liaud M., Yans J. (2025). European mammal turnover driven by a global rapid warming event preceding the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum. PNAS. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2505795122
      

  Specimens
 
  See original publication
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 11, issue 02 (2025)

PDF
3D models related to the publication: The first French tragulid skull (Mammalia, Ruminantia, Tragulidae) and associated tragulid remains from the Middle Miocene of Contres (Loir-et-Cher, France)
Bastien Mennecart Logo, Adrien de Perthuis and Loïc Costeur Logo
Published online: 23/11/2017

Keywords: Comparative anatomy; CT-scan; ear region; MN5; Systematics

https://doi.org/10.18563/m3.3.3.e4

  Abstract

    This contribution contains the 3D models described and figured in the following publication: Mennecart B., de Perthuis Ad., Rössner G.E., Guzmán J.A., de Perthuis Au., Costeur L. The first French tragulid skull (Mammalia, Ruminantia, Tragulidae) and associated tragulid remains from the Middle Miocene of Contres (Loir-et-Cher, France). Comptes Rendus Palévol. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crpv.2017.08.004 

  Specimens

    Dorcatherium crassum NMB Fa.213.abg View specimen

    M3#181

    The 3D surface files of the specimen NMB Fa.213 are the reconstructions of the main skull fragments, the right petrosal bone, and the left bony labyrinth.

    Type: "3D_surfaces"

    doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.181   state:published




    Download 3D surface file


 
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 03, Issue 03 (2017)

PDF
The petrosal bone of Prodremotherium sp. (Artiodactyla, Ruminantia).
Alexandre Assemat Logo and Nicolas L. M. Brualla Logo
Published online: 13/02/2015

Keywords: Late Oligocene; MP 26; MP 28; periotic bone; ruminant

https://doi.org/10.18563/m3.1.2.e1

  Abstract

    This project presents the 3D models of two isolated petrosals from the Oligocene locality of Pech de Fraysse (Quercy, France) here attributed to the genus Prodremotherium Filhol, 1877. Our aim is to describe the petrosal morphology of this Oligocene “early ruminant” as only few data are available in the literature for Oligocene taxa. 

  Specimens
 
  M3 article infos

Published in Vol. 01, Issue 02 (2015)

PDF
3D models related to the publication: “Molar wear in house mice: insight into diet preferences at an ecological time scale?”
 
Sabrina Renaud Logo, Ronan Ledevin Logo, Caroline Romestaing Logo and Emilie A. Hardouin Logo
Published online: 28/07/2023

Keywords: dental functional morphology; mastication; Mus musculus domesticus; Sub-Antarctic environment

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.200

  Abstract

    This contribution contains 3D models of upper molar rows of house mice (Mus musculus domesticus) belonging to Western European commensal and Sub-Antarctic feral populations. These two groups are characterized by different patterns of wear and alignment of the three molars along the row, related to contrasted masticatory demand in relation with their diet. These models are analyzed in the following publication: Renaud et al 2023, “Molar wear in house mice, insight into diet preferences at an ecological time scale?”, https://doi.org/10.1093/biolinnean/blad091
      

  Specimens
 
  See original publication
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 09, issue 03 (2023)

PDF

Page 4 of 11, showing 20 record(s) out of 219 total