The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in: "a giant dapediid from the Late Triassic of Switzerland and insights into neopterygian phylogeny", Royal Society Open Science, https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.180497 

Scopulipiscis saxciput PIMUZ A/I 3026 View specimen

	M3#177 3D surfaces of the skull and endocranial spaces inside neurocranium, including the aortic canal, braincase, fossa bridgei, lateral cranial canal, nerves and other passageways, notochord, posterior myodome, and right semicircular canals. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.177   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#178 Scan of the neurocranium of PIMUZ A/I 3026 Type: "3D_CT" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.178   state:published	Download CT data

This contribution contains the 3D models described and figured in the following publication: Molnar, JL, Pierce, SE, Bhullar, B-A, Turner, AH, Hutchinson, JR (accepted). Morphological and functional changes in the crocodylomorph vertebral column with increasing aquatic adaptation. Royal Society Open Science. 

Protosuchus richardsoni AMNH-VP 3024 View specimen

M3#44 8th and 9th dorsal vertebrae, 1st and 2nd lumbar vertebrae, and 5th lumbar and sacral vertebrae. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf44   state:published

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Terrestrisuchus gracilis NHM-PV R 7562 View specimen

M3#45 1st and 2nd lumbar vertebrae, and 5th lumbar and sacral vertebrae Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf45   state:published

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Pelagosaurus typus NHM-PV OR 32598 View specimen

M3#46 7th and 8th dorsal vertebrae, 11th and 12th dorsal vertebrae, 15th dorsal vertebra and sacral vertebra. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf46   state:published

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Metriorhynchus superciliosus NHM-PV R 2054 View specimen

M3#47 6th and 7th dorsal vertebrae, 10th and 11th dorsal vertebrae, 17th dorsal vertebra and sacral vertebra Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf47   state:published

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Crocodylus niloticus FNC0 View specimen

M3#48 7th and 8th dorsal vertebrae, 1st and 2nd lumbar vertebrae, 5th lumbar vertebra and sacral vertebra. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf48   state:published

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This contribution contains the 3D models described and figured in the following publication: Bonis, L. de, Grohé, C., Surault, J., Gardin, A. 2022. Description of the first cranium and endocranial structures of Stenoplesictis minor (Mammalia, Carnivora), an early aeluroid from the Oligocene of the Quercy Phosphorites (southwestern France). Historical Biology. https://doi.org/10.1080/08912963.2022.2045980 

Stenoplesictis minor UM-ACQ 6705 View specimen

	M3#961 Endocranium Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.961   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#962 Right bony labyrinth Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.962   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#963 Left bony labyrinth Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.963   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#964 Cranium in transparency with endocranial structures Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.964   state:published	Download 3D surface file

This contribution provides the raw files for the μCT-scan data and renderings of the three-dimensional digital models of two fossil teeth of a geomyin geomorph rodent (Caribeomys merzeraudi), discovered from lower Oligocene deposits of Puerto Rico, San Sebastian Formation (locality LACM Loc. 8060). These fossils were described, figured and discussed in the following publication: Marivaux et al. (2021), An unpredicted ancient colonization of the West Indies by North American rodents: dental evidence of a geomorph from the early Oligocene of Puerto Rico. Papers in Palaeontology. https://doi.org/10.1002/spp2.1388 

Caribeomys merzeraudi LACM 162478 View specimen

	M3#712 Right lower dp4: isolated deciduous premolar. The specimen was scanned with a resolution of 5 µm using a μ-CT-scanning station EasyTom 150 / Rx Solutions (Montpellier RIO Imaging, ISE-M, Montpellier, France). AVIZO 7.1 (Visualization Sciences Group) software was used for visualization, segmentation, and 3D rendering. This isolated tooth was prepared within a “labelfield” module of AVIZO, using the segmentation threshold selection tool. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.712   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#714 5µm µCT data set . Right lower dp4: isolated deciduous premolar. The specimen was scanned with a resolution of 5 µm using a μ-CT-scanning station EasyTom 150 / Rx Solutions (Montpellier RIO Imaging, ISE-M, Montpellier, France). Type: "3D_CT" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.714   state:published	Download CT data

Caribeomys merzeraudi LACM 162449 View specimen

	M3#713 Right lower molar (m1 or m2). The specimen was scanned with a resolution of 4.5 µm using a μ-CT-scanning station EasyTom 150 / Rx Solutions (Montpellier RIO Imaging, ISE-M, Montpellier, France). AVIZO 7.1 (Visualization Sciences Group) software was used for visualization, segmentation, and 3D rendering. This isolated tooth was prepared within a “labelfield” module of AVIZO, using the segmentation threshold selection tool. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.713   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#715 µCT data at 4.5µm Type: "3D_CT" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.715   state:published	Download CT data

The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D surface  model and the µCT scan analyzed in the following publication: R. Tabuce, R. Sarr, S. Adnet, R. Lebrun, F. Lihoreau, J. E. Martin, B. Sambou, M. Thiam, and L. Hautier: Filling a gap in the proboscidean fossil record: a new genus from the Lutetian of Senegal. Journal of Paleontology, in press, doi: 10.1017/jpa.2019.98
  

Saloumia gorodiskii MNHN.F.MCA 1 View specimen

	M3#500 Tooth 3D model of Saloumia gorodiskii Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf500   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#501 µCT scan of Saloumia gorodiskii Type: "3D_CT" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf501   state:published	Download CT data

The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in "Neenan, J. M., Reich, T., Evers, S., Druckenmiller, P. S., Voeten, D. F. A. E., Choiniere, J. N., Barrett, P. M., Pierce, S. E. and Benson, R. B. J. Evolution of the sauropterygian labyrinth with increasingly pelagic lifestyles. Current Biology, 27." https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2017.10.069 

Amblyrhynchus cristatus OUMNH 11616 View specimen

M3#322 Right labyrinth of Amblyrhynchus cristatus (OUMNH 11616). Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.322   state:published

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Augustasaurus hagdorni FMNH PR 1974 View specimen

M3#333 Right labyrinth model of Augustasaurus FMNH PR 1974 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.333   state:published

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Callawayasaurus colombiensis UCMP V-38349 / UCMP V-125328 View specimen

M3#331 Composite left labyrinth of Callawayasaurus. The majority of the model is from the holotype (UCMP V-38349), but the anterior portion is formed from the right labyrinth (reflected) from the paratype (UCMP V-125328). Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.331   state:published

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Lepidochelys olivacea SMNS 11070 View specimen

M3#330 Left labyrinth model of Lepidochelys SMNS 11070 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.330   state:published

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Macrochelys temminckii FMNH 22111 View specimen

M3#334 Left labyrinth model of Macrochelys FMNH 22111 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.334   state:published

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Macroplata tenuiceps NHMUK R 5488 View specimen

M3#328 Left labyrinth of Macroplata NHMUK R 5488 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.328   state:published

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Microcleidus homalospondylus NHMUK 36184 View specimen

M3#327 Right labyrinth model of Microcleidus NHMUK 36184 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.327   state:published

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Nothosaurus sp. NME 16/4 View specimen

M3#326 Right labyrinth model of Nothosaurus sp. NME 16/4 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.326   state:published

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Peloneustes philarchus NHMUK R 3803 View specimen

M3#325 Left labyrinth model of Peloneustes philarchus NHMUK R 3803 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.325   state:published

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Placodus gigas UMO BT 13 View specimen

M3#324 Right labyrinth model of Placodus gigas UMO BT 13 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.324   state:published

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Puppigerus camperi NHMUK R 38955 View specimen

M3#323 Left labyrinth model of Puppigerus NHMUK R 38955 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.323   state:published

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Simosaurus gaillardoti GPIT RE/09313 View specimen

M3#332 Right labyrinth model of Simosaurus GPIT RE/09313 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.332   state:published

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Libonectes morgani SMUSMP 69120 View specimen

M3#335 Right labyrinth model of Libonected morgani (SMUSMP 69120) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.335   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in Costeur L., Mennecart B., Müller B., Schulz G., 2016. Prenatal growth stages show the development of the ruminant bony labyrinth and petrosal bone. Journal of Anatomy. https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.12549 

Bos taurus NMB3038 View specimen

M3#124 Right bony labyrinth of a Bos taurus foetus (gestational age 115 days) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.124   state:published

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Bos taurus NMB3367 View specimen

M3#125 Right bony labyrinth of a Bos taurus foetus (gestational age 165 days) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.125   state:published

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Bos taurus NMB3365 View specimen

M3#126 Right bony labyrinth of a Bos taurus foetus (gestational age 210 days) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.126   state:published

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Bos taurus NMB2855 View specimen

M3#127 Right bony labyrinth of a Bos taurus foetus (gestational age 260 days) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.127   state:published

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Bos taurus NMB1037 View specimen

M3#128 Left bony labyrinth of an adult Bos taurus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.128   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in the article Mennecart, B., and L. Costeur. 2016. A Dorcatherium (Mammalia, Ruminantia, Middle Miocene) petrosal bone and the tragulid ear region. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 36(6), 1211665(1)-1211665(7). DOI: 10.1080/02724634.2016.1211665. 

Tragulus javanicus 10028 View specimen

M3#119 3D surface of the left bony labyrinth of Tragulus javanicus NMB 10028 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.119   state:published

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Moschiola meminna C.2453 View specimen

M3#120 3D surface of the left bony labyrinth of Moschiola meminna NMB C.2453 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.120   state:published

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Hyemoschus aquaticus C.1930 View specimen

M3#122 3D surface of the right bony labyrinth of Hyemoschus aquaticus NMB C.1930 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.122   state:published

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Dorcatherium crassum San.15053 View specimen

M3#123 3D surface of the right bony labyrinth of Dorcatherium crassum NMB San.15053 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.123   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models of the holotype mandible and referred fragmented skull of the new species Amphimoschus xishuiensis analyzed in the article Li, Y.-K., Mennecart, B., Aiglstorfer, M., Ni, X.-J., Li, Q., Deng, T. 2021. The early evolution of cranial appendages in Bovoidea revealed by new species of Amphimoschus (Mammalia: Ruminantia) from China. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society https://doi.org/10.1093/zoolinnean/zlab053 

Amphimoschus xishuiensis IVPP V 25521.1 View specimen

M3#803 the holotype, a right hemimandible with tooth row p2 to m3 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.803   state:published

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Amphimoschus xishuiensis IVPP V 25521.2 View specimen

M3#804 referred material, anterior part of a skull with right P4-M3 and left P3-M2 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.804   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D model of the brain endocast of Neoepiblema acreensis analyzed in “Small within the largest: Brain size and anatomy of the extinct Neoepiblema acreensis, a giant rodent from the Neotropics”. The 3D model was generated using CT-Scanning and techniques of virtual reconstruction.
  

Neoepiblema acreensis UFAC 4515 View specimen

M3#502 Brain endocast of Neoepiblema acreensis Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.502   state:published

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The present publication contains the µCT dataset and the 3D models analyzed in the following publication: Mautner, A.-K., A. E. Latimer, U. Fritz, and T. M. Scheyer. An updated description of the osteology of the pancake tortoise Malacochersus tornieri (Testudines: Testudinidae) with special focus on intraspecific variation. Journal of Morphology. https://doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20640 

Malacochersus tornieri ZM 100.102 View specimen

	M3#129 Virtual brain and inner ear endocast of Malacochersus tornieri (ZM 100.102; Zoological Museum of The University of Zurich). This virtual model is accompanied by the 3D dataset. Blue, endocranium; red, blood vessels; purple, semicircular canals; yellow, cranial nerves. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.129   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#130 3D dataset of skull of Malacochersus tornieri (ZM 100.102) Type: "3D_CT" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.130   state:published	Download CT data

The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in: Hirose, A., Nakashima, T., Yamada, S., Uwabe, C., Kose, K., Takakuwa, T. 2012. Embryonic liver morphology and morphometry by magnetic resonance microscopic imaging.  Anat Rec (Hoboken) 295, 51-59. doi: 10.1002/ar.21496 

Homo sapiens KC-CS14LIV1387 View specimen

M3#64 Human liver at Carnegie Stage (CS) 14 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.64   state:published

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Homo sapiens KC-CS15LIV5074 View specimen

M3#65 Human liver at Carnegie Stage (CS) 15 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.65   state:published

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Homo sapiens KC-CS16LIV2578 View specimen

M3#66 Human liver at Carnegie Stage (CS) 16 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.66   state:published

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Homo sapiens KC-CS17LIV17832 View specimen

M3#67 Human liver at Carnegie Stage (CS) 17 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.67   state:published

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Homo sapiens KC-CS18LIV21124 View specimen

M3#68 Human liver at Carnegie Stage (CS) 18 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.68   state:published

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Homo sapiens KC-CS19LIV14353 View specimen

M3#69 Human liver at Carnegie Stage (CS) 19 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.69   state:published

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Homo sapiens KC-CS20LIV20701 View specimen

M3#70 Human liver at Carnegie Stage (CS) 20 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.70   state:published

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Homo sapiens KC-CS21LIV25858 View specimen

M3#71 Human liver at Carnegie Stage (CS) 21 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.71   state:published

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Homo sapiens KC-CS22LIV22226 View specimen

M3#72 Human liver at Carnegie Stage (CS) 22 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.72   state:published

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Homo sapiens KC-CS23LIV25704 View specimen

M3#73 Human liver at Carnegie Stage (CS) 23 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.73   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in Pochat-Cottilloux Y., Rinder N., Perrichon G., Adrien J., Amiot R., Hua S. & Martin J. E. (2023). The neuroanatomy and pneumaticity of Hamadasuchus from the Cretaceous of Morocco and its significance for the paleoecology of Peirosauridae and other altirostral crocodylomorphs. Journal of Anatomy, https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.13887 

Hamadasuchus sp. UCBL-FSL 532408 View specimen

	M3#1094 3D volume reconstruction of the braincase osteology Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1094   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#1096 3D volume reconstruction of the endocast Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1096   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#1097 3D volume reconstruction of the labyrinths Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1097   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#1098 3D volume reconstruction of the pneumatic cavities Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1098   state:published	Download 3D surface file

The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models illustrated and described in the chapter “Paleoneurology of Artiodactyla, an overview of the evolution of the artiodactyl brain” (Orliac et al. 2022) published in "Paleoneurology of amniotes: new directions in the study of fossil endocasts", edited by Dozo, Paulina-Carabajal, Macrini and Walsh.
  

Homacodon vagans AMNH 12695 View specimen

M3#1063 Endocranial cast Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1063   state:published

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Helohyus sp. AMNH 13079 View specimen

M3#1064 Endocranial cast Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1064   state:published

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Leptauchenia sp. AMNH 45508 View specimen

M3#1065 endocranial cast Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1065   state:published

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Agriochoerus sp. AMNH 95330 View specimen

M3#1067 endocranial cast Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1067   state:published

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Mouillacitherium elegans UM ACQ 6625 View specimen

M3#1068 endocranial cast Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1068   state:published

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Caenomeryx filholi UM PDS 2570 View specimen

M3#1069 endocranial cast Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1069   state:published

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Dichobune leporina MNHN.F.QU16586 View specimen

M3#1070 endocranial cast Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1070   state:published

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Anoplotherium sp. not numbered View specimen

M3#1071 endocranial cast Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1071   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in Mennecart B., Wazir W.A., Sehgal R.K., Patnaik R., Singh N.P., Kumar N, and Nanda A.C. 2021. New remains of Nalamaeryx (Tragulidae, Mammalia) from the Ladakh Himalaya and their phylogenetical and palaeoenvironmental implications. Historical Biology. https://doi.org/10.1080/08912963.2021.2014479
  

Nalameryx savagei WIMF/A4801 View specimen

M3#766 Nalameryx savagei, Partial lower right jaw preserving m2 and m3. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.766   state:published

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Nalameryx savagei WIMF/A4802 View specimen

M3#767 Nalameryx savagei, partial lower right jaw preserving m2 and m3 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.767   state:published

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This contribution contains the 3D surface model of the holotype cranium of the Late Jurassic thalassochelydian turtle Solnhofia brachyrhyncha described and figured in the publication of Anquetin and Püntener (2020). 

Solnhofia brachyrhyncha MJSN BAN001-2.1 View specimen

M3#536 Textured 3D surface model of the holotype cranium of the Late Jurassic turtle Solnhofia brachyrhyncha Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.536   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models of brain endocast of traversodontid cynodonts studied in: Pavanatto et al. 2019. Virtual reconstruction of cranial endocasts of traversodontid cynodonts (Eucynodontia: Gomphodontia) from the upper Triassic of Southern Brazil. Journal of Morphology. https://doi.org/10.1002/jmor.21029 

Siriusgnathus niemeyerorum CAPPA/UFSM 0032 View specimen

M3#425 3D model of the brain endocast Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.425   state:published

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Exaeretodon riograndensis CAPPA/UFSM 0030 View specimen

M3#426 3D model of the brain endocast Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.426   state:published

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Exaeretodon riograndensis CAPPA/UFSM 0227 View specimen

M3#427 3D model of the brain endocast Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.427   state:published

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This contribution contains the 3D models of the isolated teeth of Canaanimico amazonensis, a new stem platyrrhine primate, described and figured in the following publication: Marivaux et al. (2016), Neotropics provide insights into the emergence of New World monkeys: new dental evidence from the late Oligocene of Peruvian Amazonia. Journal of Human Evolution. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhevol.2016.05.011
  

Canaanimico amazonensis MUSM-2499 View specimen

M3#289 3D model of left upper M2 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.289   state:published

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Canaanimico amazonensis MUSM-2500 View specimen

M3#290 3D model of left upper M1 (lingual part) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.290   state:published

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This contribution contains the 3D model described and figured in the following publication: Ramdarshan A., Orliac M.J., 2015. Endocranial morphology of Microchoerus erinaceus (Euprimates, Tarsiiformes) and early evolution of the Euprimates brain. American Journal of Physical Anthropology. doi: 10.1002/ajpa.22868

  

Microchoerus erinaceus UM-PRR1771 View specimen

	M3#15 Labelled 3D model of the endocranial cast and sinuse of Microchoerus erinaceus. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf15   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#1303 50µm voxel size µCT scan of the cranium of UM PRR1771 Type: "3D_CT" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1303   state:published	Download CT data

This contribution contains the 3D model described and figured in the following publication: Billet G., Germain D., Ruf I., Muizon C. de, Hautier L. 2013. The inner ear of Megatherium and the evolution of the vestibular system in sloths. Journal of Anatomy 123:557-567, DOI: 10.1111/joa.12114. 

Megatherium americanum MNHN.F.PAM276 View specimen

M3#14 This model corresponds to a virtually reconstructed bony labyrinth of the right inner ear of the skull MNHN-F-PAM 276, attributed to the extinct giant ground sloth Megatherium americanum. The fossil comes from Pleistocene deposits at Rio Salado (Prov. Buenos Aires, Argentina). The bony labyrinth of Megatherium shows semicircular canals that are proportionally much larger than in the modern two-toed and three-toed sloths. The cochlea in Megatherium shows 2.5 turns, which is a rather high value within Xenarthra. Overall, the shape of the bony labyrinth of Megatherium resembles more that of extant armadillos than that of its extant sloth relatives. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf14   state:published

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