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 month)


Page 2 of 11, showing 20 record(s) out of 216 total

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

  Abstract

    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. 

  Specimens
 
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 09, issue 03 (2023)

PDF
3D models related to the publication: The neotropical giant ground sloth Ocnotherium giganteum (Xenarthra, Mylodontinae) from the Late Pleistocene of Brazil: anatomy, paleoneurology, and phylogenetic relationships
François Pujos Logo, Gerardo De Iuliis Logo, Alberto Boscaini Logo, Dawid A. Iurino Logo, André Strauss Logo, Luciano Vilaboim Logo, Leonardo J. . Tsuji and Cástor Cartelle
Published online: 26/03/2026

Keywords: Folivora; Mylodontidae; Quaternary; South America; Xenarthra

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.289

  Abstract

    This contribution presents the three-dimensional digital models (i.e., skull, endocast, and inner ear) of a uniquely well-preserved and nearly complete skull (MCL 4228) attributed to the Late Pleistocene giant mylodontid ground sloth Ocnotherium giganteum, discovered in the Toca dos Ossos cave (Bahia State, Brazil). This specimen was described and figured in the following publication: Pujos et al. 2026: The neotropical giant ground sloth Ocnotherium giganteum (Xenarthra, Mylodontinae) from the Late Pleistocene of Brazil: anatomy, paleoneurology, and phylogenetic relationships. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society. https://doi.org/10.1093/zoolinnean/zlag008 

  Specimens
 
  See original publication
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 12, issue 01 (2026)

PDF
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

  Abstract

    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. 

  Specimens
 
  See original publication
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 11, issue 01 (2025)

PDF
3D model related to the publication: Cranial Anatomy of Indohyus indirae (Raoellidae), an artiodactyl from the Eocene of India, and its implications for raoellid biology
Sonam Patel, Avinash C. Nanda, Maëva J. Orliac Logo and J. G. M. Thewissen Logo
Published online: 25/09/2024

Keywords: Artiodactyla; Cetacea; skull anatomy

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.216

  Abstract

    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D model of the skull of the raoellid Indohyus indirae described in Patel et al. 2024.
      

  Specimens
 
  See original publication
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 10, issue 03 (2024)

PDF
The Fossils of Speothos pacivorus (Carnivora: Canidae) at the Peter Lund/Quaternary Collection of the Natural History Museum of Denmark
Juan V. Ruiz Logo, Christina Kyriakouli Logo, Kasper Hansen Logo, Carsten Gundlach Logo, Gabriel S. Ferreira Logo, Fabio A. Machado Logo, Pedro L. Godoy Logo, Mariela C. Castro Logo and Felipe C. Montefeltro Logo
Published online: 14/05/2024

Keywords: 3D reconstruction; Canidae; Lagoa Santa Karst; Pleistocene; Speothos

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.229

  Abstract

    Speothos pacivorus is an extinct South American canid (Canidae: Cerdocyonina) from the Pleistocene of Lagoa Santa Karst, Central Brazil. This taxon is one of the hypercarnivore canids that vanished from the continent at the end of Pleistocene. Although all remains of Speothos pacivorus were collected in the 19th century by the Danish naturalist Peter W. Lund, few studies have committed to an in-depth analysis of the taxon and the known specimens. Here, we analyzed all biological remains of S. pacivorus hosted in the Peter Lund/Quaternary Collection at the Natural History Museum of Denmark, Copenhagen, by listing and illustrating all its specimens known to date. We also conducted a reconstruction of the holotype, an almost complete cranium, based on a µCT scan, producing an undeformed and crack-free three-dimensional model. With this data available we aim to foster new research on this elusive species. 

  Specimens
 
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 10, issue 02 (2024)

PDF
3D models related to the skull of Miocaperea pulchra
Eli Amson Logo and Matthias Boller
Published online: 10/03/2025

Keywords: Cetotheriidae; Miocene; Neobalaeninae; Pisco Formation; Pygmy right whale

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.265

  Abstract

    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models of the skull of the holotype of Miocaperea pulchra.
      

  Specimens
 
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 11, issue 01 (2025)

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: Pushing the boundary? Testing the ‘functional elongation hypothesis’ of the giraffe’s neck
Marilena A. Müller, Luisa J. Merten Logo, Christine Böhmer and John A. Nyakatura Logo
Published online: 12/01/2021

Keywords: cetartiodactyla; Comparative anatomy; neck; Vertebrae; vertebral column

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.129

  Abstract

    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”. 

  Specimens
 
  See original publication
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 07, issue 01 (2021)

PDF
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 Museum
Kumiko Matsui Logo and Tomoki Karasawa
Published online: 18/10/2020

Keywords: Mosasauridae; Photogrammetry; surface scanner; Taniwhasaurus; Tylosaurinae

https://doi.org/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. 

  Specimens
 
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 06, issue 05 (2020)

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: 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

  Abstract

    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. 

  Specimens
 
  See original publication
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 11, issue 03 (2025)

PDF
3D models related to the publication: The endocranial cast of Khirtharia (Artiodactyla, Raoellidae) provides new insights into the earliest evolution of the cetacean brain
Maëva J. Orliac Logo and Mohd Waqas Logo
Published online: 06/01/2025

Keywords: brain; Cetacea; India; Middle Eocene

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.253

  Abstract

    The present 3D dataset contains 3D models of the endocranial cast of the raoellid Khirtharia inflata retrieved from the middle Eocene of the Upper Subathu Formation in the Kalakot area (India). Raoellidae are closely related to stem cetaceans and bring crucial information to understand the earliest phase of land to water transition in Cetacea. 

  Specimens
 
  See original publication
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 11, issue 01 (2025)

PDF
A human head micro-CT dataset : skull and soft tissues
Guillaume Captier Logo, Valentin Favier Logo and Renaud Lebrun Logo
Published online: 10/05/2023

Keywords: Cranial osteology; Head; Homo sapiens; Micro-CT; Soft tissues

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.195

  Abstract

    The present Dataset contains the micro-CT scan of the head of an anonymous 54 year old female donor, at a voxel resolution of 145µm. The skin of the face has been masked in order to avoid the donor to be recognized.
      

  Specimens
 
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 09, issue 02 (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: Neogene sloth assemblages (Mammalia, Pilosa) of the Cocinetas Basin (La Guajira, Colombia): implications for the Great American Biotic Interchange
Eli Amson Logo, Juan D. Carrillo Logo and Carlos Jaramillo Logo
Published online: 08/06/2016

Keywords: Great American Biotic Interchange; Neotropics; palaeobiodiversity; Tardigrada; Ware Formation

https://doi.org/10.18563/m3.2.1.e3

  Abstract

    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in Neogene sloth assemblages (Mammalia, Pilosa) of the Cocinetas Basin (La Guajira, Colombia): implications for the Great American Biotic Interchange. Palaeontology. doi: 10.1111/pala.12244
      

  Specimens
 
  See original publication
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 02, Issue 01 (2016)

PDF
S.I. Data
3D models related to the publication: Anatomical correlates and nomenclature of the chiropteran endocranial cast
Jacob Maugoust Logo and Maëva J. Orliac Logo
Published online: 06/04/2023

Keywords: angiology; bats; brain; endocast; neuroanatomy

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.193

  Abstract

    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. 

  Specimens
 
  See original publication
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 09, issue 02 (2023)

PDF
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

  Abstract

    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.
      

  Specimens
 
  See original publication
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 09, issue 02 (2023)

PDF
3D models related to the publication: An unexpected late paroxyclaenid (Mammalia, Cimolesta) out of Europe: dental evidence from the Oligocene of the Bugti Hills, Pakistan
Floréal Solé Logo and Laurent Marivaux Logo
Published online: 31/10/2024

Keywords: Indian Subcontinent; Merialinae; Paleobiogeography; Paleogene; Paroxyclaenidae

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.182

  Abstract

    This contribution contains the three-dimensional digital models of eleven isolated fossil teeth of a merialine paroxyclaenid (Welcommoides gurki), discovered from lower Oligocene deposits of the Bugti Hills (Balochistan, Pakistan). These fossils were described, figured and discussed in the following publication: Solé et al. (2024), An unexpected late paroxyclaenid (Mammalia, Cimolesta) out of Europe: dental evidence from the Oligocene of the Bugti Hills, Pakistan. Papers in Palaeontology. https://doi.org/10.1002/spp2.1599 

  Specimens
 
  See original publication
  M3 article infos

Published in Volume 10, issue 04 (2024)

PDF
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

Page 2 of 11, showing 20 record(s) out of 216 total