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3D Printing an Explodable Dog Skull for Veterinary Education
William C. Hooker Logo, Ruihan R. Liu, Alexis M. Slack Logo, Emma R. Schachner Logo, William G. Ryerson Logo and Brandon P. Hedrick Logo
Published online: 17/12/2025

Keywords: Anatomy; Cranium; Education; Outreach; Teaching

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.276

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    Veterinary education often relies on cadaveric specimens, but there is increasing demand for alternatives due to limited resources and ethical considerations. To address this, we developed a 3D printed ‘explodable’ model of a dog cranium with detachable, magnetized cranial components      for teaching anatomy to students. This model was generated from a computed tomographic scan of a juvenile dog cranium for which cranial sutures were still partially open and segmented such that major cranial bones were isolated. All bones are printed at actual size and retain openings for cranial nerves and major vessels. This interactive model enhances anatomical education by supplying a hands-on tool that can be used either in the classroom setting or for independent learning and can be incorporated at the high school, college, or veterinary school level. It is currently being integrated into the first-year anatomy foundation course at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. The model can be printed using any hobbyist or specialist 3D printer and we outline assembly instructions on how to attach magnets at prefabricated attachment points.      Using both digital and 3D printed resources, we hope to help to address current shortages of anatomical resources and      also      inspire future generations of practicing veterinarians by making anatomy more accessible and engaging.
      

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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, 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

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    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  

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3D models related to the publication:Skull and Inner Ear Morphometrics in Sheep and Goats: Species and Breed Differentiation with Bioarchaeological Applications
Adeline Hemelsdaël Logo, Renaud Lebrun Logo, Claude Guintard, Sergio Jiménez-Manchón Logo, Cyprien Mureau Logo, Marine Jeanjean Logo, Agathe Guignet Logo and Allowen Evin Logo
Published online: 26/11/2025

Keywords: Capra hircus; CT-Scan; geometric morphometrics; micro-tomography; Ovis aries

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.280

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    This contribution contains the 3D models described and figured in the following publication:Skull and Inner Ear Morphometrics in Sheep and Goats: Species and Breed Differentiation with Bioarchaeological Applications (Hemelsdael et al. submitted). The models include the external surface of a complete skull and inner ear of both a sheep (Ovis aries) and a goat (Capra hircus), generated from micro-CT scans. In the associated paper, we used 3D geometric morphometric data to assess inter and intra (i.e. between breeds) discrimination based on complete skulls, skull fragments and the semi-circular canals of the inner ear. 

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3D surface model related to the publication: An Unusual new species of Burmesescorpiops Lourenco 2016 from Cretaceous Burmese amber (Scorpiones: Palaeoeuscorpiidae: Archaeoscorpiopinae)
Zaw Dan Logo, Ko Zawgyi and Wilson Lourenço Logo
Published online: 03/11/2025

Keywords: Amber; Burmite; Cretaceous; Paleoarachnology; Scorpion

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.285

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    In this contribution a third new species of the rare genus Burmesescorpiops Lourenço, 2016 is described. The discovery of this new element belonging to the family Palaeoeuscorpiidae Lourenço, 2003 and to the subfamily Archaeoscorpiopinae Lourenço, 2015 brings further elements to support the validity of the genus Burmesescorpiops. This generic group remains however, poorly speciose. This is the latest discovery of Burmesescorpiops wunpawng, the name is derived from the Kachin Hilltribe peoples who are indigenous to the area. The data provided here is a 3D surface. 

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3D models related to the publication: Head anatomy and phylogenomics show the Carboniferous giant Arthropleura was a relative to both millipedes and centipedes
Mickael Lheritier Logo, Gregory D. Edgecombe Logo, Russell J. Garwood Logo, Adrien Buisson, Alexis . Gerbe Logo, Nicolás Mongiardino Koch Logo, Jean Vannier Logo, Gilles Escarguel Logo, Jérôme Adrien Logo, Vincent Fernandez Logo, Aude Bergeret-Medina Logo, Alexandra Giupponi and Vincent Perrier Logo
Published online: 11/10/2024

Keywords: Arthropleura; Carboniferous; Montceau-les-Mines; Phylogenomics

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.233

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in the publication: Head anatomy and phylogenomics show the Carboniferous giant Arthropleura was a relative to both millipedes and centipedes. Lhéritier Mickaël, Edgecombe Gregory D., Garwodd Russell J., Buisson Adrien, Gerbe Alexis, Mongiardino Koch Nicolás, Vannier Jean, Escarguel Gilles, Adrien Jérome, Fernandez Vincent, Bergeret-Medina Aude, Giupponi Alexandra and Perrier Vincent. Sciences Advances. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adp6362
      

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Published in Volume 10, issue 04 (2024)

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3D models related to the publication: New traversodontid cynodont from the Late Triassic Chañares Formation
Leandro C. Gaetano Logo, Fernando Abdala, Adriana Mancuso Logo and Nahuel Vega
Published online: 04/09/2025

Keywords: Anatomy; Carnian; Cynodontia; Gondwana; traversodontid

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.256

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    This contribution contains the 3D models described and figured in the following publication: Gaetano, L. C., Abdala, F., Mancuso, C, and Vega N.2025. New traversodontid cynodont from the Late Triassic Chañares Formation. Publicación Electrónica de la Asociación Paleontológica Argentina. 

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Published in Volume 11, issue 03 (2025)

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3D models related to the publication: New insights into the diversity of strepsirrhine primates from the late early – early middle Eocene of North Africa (Algeria and Tunisia)
Laurent Marivaux Logo, Anne-Lise Charruault Logo and Rodolphe Tabuce Logo
Published online: 27/08/2025

Keywords: Azibiidae and Djebelemuridae; Chambi; Gour Lazib; Northern Africa; Paleogene

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.270

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    This contribution contains the three-dimensional digital models of the dental fossil material of strepsirrhine primates (Azibiidae and ?Djebelemuridae) from the late early to early middle Eocene of the Gour Lazib Complex in western Algeria and of Djebel Chambi in central-western Tunisia. These fossils were described, figured and discussed in the following publication: Marivaux et al. (2025), New insights into the diversity of strepsirrhine primates from the late early – early middle Eocene of North Africa (Algeria and Tunisia). Journal of Human Evolution, 103729. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhevol.2025.103729  
      

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Virtual reconstruction of a Late Jurassic metriorhynchid skull from Switzerland and its use for scientific illustration and paleoart
Sophie De Sousa Oliveira, Léa Girard Logo, Irena Raselli Logo and Jérémy Anquetin Logo
Published online: 19/07/2023

Keywords: Kimmeridgian; Late Jurassic; Metriorhynchidae; paleoart; Thalattosuchia

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.178

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    The democratization of 3D techniques in recent years provides exciting new opportunities for the study of complex fossils. In the present contribution, we provide a virtual reconstruction of a partial, disarticulated metriorhynchid (Metriorhynchidae, Thalattosuchia, Crocodylomorpha) skull from the Late Jurassic of northwestern Switzerland. This virtual reconstruction was used to produce high quality scientific illustrations of the whole skull for descriptive purposes. The reconstructed skull also served for the estimation of the total body length of the specimen and to propose a life reconstruction of the animal in its paleoenvironment. In an effort for transparency, we review the sources that were consulted for the life reconstruction and explain the choices that we had to make. 

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Published in Volume 09, issue 03 (2023)

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3D models related to the publication: Virtual endocasts of Clevosaurus brasiliensis and the tuatara: rhynchocephalian neuroanatomy and the oldest endocranial record for Lepidosauria
 
Lívia Roese-Miron Logo, Marc Jones Logo, José D. Ferreira Logo and Annie Hsiou Logo
Published online: 11/05/2023

Keywords: endocast; Ontogeny; Rhynchocephalia; Sphenodon punctatus; Triassic

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.185

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in the following manuscript: L. Roese-Miron, M.E.H. Jones, J.D. Ferreira and A.S. Hsiou., 2023. Virtual endocasts of Clevosaurus brasiliensis and the tuatara: Rhynchocephalian neuroanatomy and the oldest endocranial record for Lepidosauria.
      

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Published in Volume 09, issue 02 (2023)

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3D models related to the publication: Euclastidae n. fam. (Chelonioidea) et première mention d’Euclastes Cope, 1867 dans le Paléocène du bassin de Paris (France)
Hugo Marek Logo, Réjanne Le Bivic Logo, Cyril Gagnaison Logo, France de Lapparent de Broin Logo and Maxime Denis
Published online: 30/07/2025

Keywords: Danian; lower jaw; Osteopygis-Euclastes; Thanetian

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.267

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    The 3D dataset presented in this article provides the 3D models of two Chelonioidea turtles dentaries from the Paleocene of France described in: Lapparent de Broin F. de, Marek H., Barrier P. & Gagnaison C. 2025. — Euclastidae n. fam. (Chelonioidea) et première mention d’Euclastes Cope, 1867 dans le Paléocène du bassin de Paris (France). Geodiversitas 47 (10): 409-464. https://doi.org/10.5252/geodiversitas2025v47a10

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A 3D reconstruction of the skull of the West Indian Ocean coelacanth Latimeria chalumnae
 
Luigi Manuelli, Raphael Covain Logo and Lionel Cavin Logo
Published online: 14/09/2023

Keywords: coelacanth; Computed Tomography; Cranial osteology; Latimeria

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.211

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    We provide a 3D reconstruction of the skull of Latimeria chalumnae that can be easily accessed and visualized for a better understanding of its cranial anatomy. Different skeletal elements are saved as separate PLY files that can be combined to visualize the entire skull or isolated to virtually dissect the skull. We included some guidelines for a fast and easy visualization of the 3D skull. 

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Published in Volume 09, issue 03 (2023)

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3D models related to the publication: Mummified Paleogene Spirostreptida and Julida (Arthropoda, Diplopoda) from southern France
 
Jules Charrondière Logo, Mickael Lheritier Logo, Bastien Mennecart Logo, Dmitry Kopylov Logo, Jérôme Adrien Logo, Georg Schulz Logo, Vincent Perrier Logo and Gilles Escarguel Logo
Published online: 08/09/2025

Keywords: Cambalida; Colombière; Paleogene; Quercy; Spirostreptida

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.225

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in the publication: Mummified Paleogene Spirostreptida and Julida (Arthropoda, Diplopoda) from southern France. Papers in Paleontology. 

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Published in Volume 11, issue 03 (2025)

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3D models related to the publication: "From teeth to pad: tooth loss and development of keratinous structures in sirenians"
Lionel Hautier Logo, Helder Gomes Rodrigues Logo, Sérgio Ferreira-Cardoso and Frédéric Delsuc Logo
Published online: 29/11/2023

Keywords: keratinous pad; Sirenians; Steller’s sea cow; tooth loss

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.218

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    This contribution contains the 3D models described and figured in the following publication: Hautier L, Gomes Rodrigues H, Ferreira-Cardoso S, Emerling CA, Porcher M-L, Asher R, Portela Miguez R, Delsuc F. 2023. From teeth to pad: tooth loss and development of keratinous structures in sirenians. Proceedings of the Royal Society B. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2023.1932 

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Published in Volume 09, issue 04 (2023)

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3D models related to the publication: A heavyweight early whale pushes the boundaries of vertebrate morphology
Giovanni Bianucci, Olivier Lambert Logo, Mario Urbina Logo, Marco Merella Logo, Alberto Collareta Logo, Florent Goussard Logo, Rebecca Bennion Logo, Rodolfo Salas-Gismondi Logo, Aldo Benites-Palomino Logo, Klaas Post, Christian de Muizon Logo, Giulia Bosio Logo, Claudio N. Di Celma Logo, Elisa Malinverno Logo, Pietro P. Pierantoni Logo, Igor Maria Villa Logo and Eli Amson Logo
Published online: 04/08/2023

Keywords: Archaeoceti; Basilosauridae; bone mass increase; Eocene; pachyosteosclerosis

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.187

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in Bianucci et al. 2023, A heavyweight early whale pushes the boundaries of vertebrate morphology, Nature. These include bones of the holotype of new species Perucetus colossus (MUSM 3248), as well as the articulated skeleton of Cynthiacetus peruvianus (holotype, MNHN.F.PRU10). The latter was used to estimate the total skeleton volume of P. colossus

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Published in Volume 09, issue 03 (2023)

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3D model related to the publication: An eosimiid primate of South Asian affinities in the Paleogene of Western Amazonia and the origin of New World monkeys
Laurent Marivaux Logo, Francisco R. Negri Logo and Ana M. Ribeiro Logo
Published online: 04/07/2023

Keywords: Brazilian Amazonia; early Anthropoidea; Eosimiidae; Paleobiogeography; Platyrrhini

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.188

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    This contribution contains the three-dimensional digital model of one isolated fossil tooth of an anthropoid primate (Ashaninkacebus simpsoni), discovered in sedimentary deposits located on the upper Rio Juruá in State of Acre, Brazil (Western Amazonia). This fossil was described, figured and discussed in the following publication: Marivaux et al. (2023), An eosimiid primate of South Asian affinities in the Paleogene of Western Amazonia and the origin of New World monkeys. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2301338120  
      

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A surface scan of the "Tübingen Steinkern", Holotype of Proganochelys quenstedtii (Testudinata), with some historical remarks.
Ingmar Werneburg Logo, Christina Kyriakouli Logo and Tomasz Szczygielski Logo
Published online: 08/08/2022

Keywords: Friedrich August Quenstedt; history of science; Holotype; steinkern; surface scan

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.168

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    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.
      

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Published in Volume 08, issue 03 (2022)

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3D models related to the publication: Brief comment on the brain and inner ear of Giganotosaurus carolinii (Dinosauria: Theropoda) based on CT scans.
Mauro N. Nieto Logo and Ariana Paulina-Carabajal Logo
Published online: 01/04/2020

Keywords: Carcharodontosauridae; Cranial endocast; CT scans; Endosseous Labyrinth; Paleoneurology

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.108

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    This contribution contains the 3D models described and figured in the following publication: Paulina-Carabajal, A. and Nieto, M. N. In press. Brief comment on the brain and inner ear of Giganotosaurus carolinii (Dinosauria: Theropoda) based on CT scans. Ameghiniana. https://doi.org/10.5710/AMGH.25.10.2019.3237
      

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Published in Volume 06, issue 02 (2020)

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3D models related to the publication: Systematic contribution of the auditory region to the knowledge of the oldest European Bovidae (Mammalia, Ruminantia)
Bastien Mennecart Logo, Francis Duranthon Logo and Loïc Costeur Logo
Published online: 11/11/2024

Keywords: bony labyrinth; CT-scan; Eotragus; Petrosal bone; Pusillutragus

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.242

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in Mennecart, B., Duranthon, F., & Costeur, L. 2024. Systematic contribution of the auditory region to the knowledge of the oldest European Bovidae (Mammalia, Ruminantia). Journal of Anatomy XXX. https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.14132 

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Published in Volume 10, issue 04 (2024)

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3D models related to the publication: Morphological study of the anterior dentition in Raoellidae (Mammalia, Artiodactyla), new insight on their dietary habits
 
Hugo Bouaziz Logo, Maëva J. Orliac Logo, Mohd Waqas Logo, Rajendra Rana Logo, Thierry Smith Logo and Romain Weppe Logo
Published online: 20/01/2025

Keywords: Canine; CT scan; Incisor; Indohyus; Raptorial dentition

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.240

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    The present 3D dataset contains 3D models of new material from the middle Eocene of the Upper Subathu Formation in the Kalakot area (India), documenting the anterior dentition of the raoellid Indohyus indirae. Raoellidae are closely related to stem cetaceans and bring crucial information to understand the earliest phase of land to water transition in Cetacea. 

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Published in Volume 11, issue 01 (2025)

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3D models related to the publication: Taxonomy and evolutionary history of peradectids (Metatheria): new data from the early Eocene of France.
Killian Gernelle Logo, Guillaume Billet Logo, Emmanuel Gheerbrant Logo, Marc Godinot Logo, Bernard Marandat, Sandrine Ladevèze Logo and Rodolphe Tabuce Logo
Published online: 05/08/2024

Keywords: dentition; Eocene; Europe; Peradectidae; systematics

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.239

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    This contribution contains the three-dimensional models of the most complete and/or informative fossil materials attributed to Peradectes crocheti Gernelle, 2024, the earliest peradectid metatherian species of Europe, from its type locality (Palette, Provence, ~55 Ma). These specimens were analyzed and discussed in: Gernelle et al. (2024), Taxonomy and evolutionary history of peradectids (Metatheria): new data from the early Eocene of France. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10914-024-09724-5

      

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Published in Volume 10, issue 03 (2024)

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