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A 3D geometric morphometric dataset quantifying skeletal variation in birds
Alexander Bjarnason Logo and Roger Benson Logo
Published online: 09/02/2021

Keywords: birds; geometric morphometrics; macroevolution; Morphology; skeleton

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.125

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    Macroevolution is integral to understanding the patterns of the diversification of life. As the life sciences increasingly use big data approaches, large multivariate datasets are required to test fundamental macroevolutionary hypotheses. In vertebrate evolution, large datasets have been created to quantify morphological variation, largely focusing on particular areas of the skeleton. We provide a landmarking protocol to quantify morphological variation in skeletal elements across the head, trunk, hindlimb and forelimb using 3-dimensional landmarks and semilandmarks, and present a large pan-skeletal database of bird morphology for 149 taxa across avian phylogeny using CT scan data. This large collection of 3D models and geometric morphometric data is open access and can be used in the future for new research, teaching and outreach. The 3D models and CT scans of the 149 specimens related to this project can be downloaded at MorphoSource (https://www.morphosource.org/projects/00000C420

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Published in Volume 07, issue 01 (2021)

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3D model related to the publication: A fossil terrestrial fauna from Tobène (Senegal) provides a unique early Pliocene window in western Africa
Fabrice Lihoreau Logo, Raphaël Sarr Logo, Dominique Chardon Logo, Jean-Renaud Boisserie Logo, Renaud Lebrun Logo, Sylvain Adnet Logo, Jeremy E. Martin Logo, Bernard Sambou, Rodolphe Tabuce Logo, Moustapha Thiam and Lionel Hautier Logo
Published online: 24/06/2021

Keywords: Carnivora; Femur; Lutrinae; Pliocene; Senegal

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.102

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    The present contribution contains the 3D virtual restoration of a Pliocene Lutrine right femur of Tobène, Senegal, described and figured in Lihoreau et al. (2021) : "A fossil terrestrial fauna from Tobène (Senegal) provides a unique early Pliocene window in Western Africa ". https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gr.2021.06.013 

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Published in Volume 07, issue 03 (2021)

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3D models related to the publication: New information on the braincase and endocranial morphology of the Late Triassic neotheropod Zupaysaurus rougieri using Computed Tomography data
Ariana Paulina-Carabajal Logo, Martín Ezcurra Logo and Fernando Novas Logo
Published online: 26/08/2019

Keywords: braincase; Paleoneurology; South America; Theropoda

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.96

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in the following publication: Paulina-Carabajal, A., Ezcurra, M., Novas, F., 2019. New information on the braincase and endocranial morphology of the Late Triassic neotheropod Zupaysaurus rougieri using Computed Tomography data. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. https://doi.org/10.1080/02724634.2019.1630421
      

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    Zupaysaurus rougieri PULR 076 View specimen

    M3#424

    The Zip contains 3 files, which correspond to: PULR_076-M1: Zupaysaurus rougieri skull, braincase and cranial endocast PULR_076-M2: Zupaysaurus rougieri braincase PULR_076-M1: Zupaysaurus rougieri brain and inner ear

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    doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.424   state:published




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Published in Volume 05, issue 03 (2019)

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3D models related to the publication: Endocranium and ecology of Eurotherium theriodis, a European hyaenodont mammal from the Lutetian
Morgane Dubied Logo, Floréal Solé Logo and Bastien Mennecart Logo
Published online: 09/09/2021

Keywords: brain; ecology; Eocene; Hyaenodonta; phylogeny

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.84

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D model analyzed in the article : Dubied et al. (2021), Endocranium and ecology of Eurotherium theriodis, a European hyaenodont mammal from the Lutetian. Acta Palaeontologica Polonica 2021, https://doi.org/10.4202/app.00771.2020 

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Published in Volume 07, issue 03 (2021)

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3D models related to the publication: One skull to rule them all? Descriptive and comparative anatomy of the masticatory apparatus in five mice species based on traditional and digital dissections.
Samuel Ginot Logo, Julien Claude Logo and Lionel Hautier Logo
Published online: 04/09/2018

Keywords: Dissection; iodine-enhanced CT-scan; Masticatory musculature; Murinae; skull myology

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.65

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in the article entitled "One skull to rule them all? Descriptive and comparative anatomy of the masticatory apparatus in five mice species based on traditional and digital dissections" (Ginot et al. 2018, Journal of Morphology, https://doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20845). 

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    Mus cervicolor R7314 View specimen

    M3#343

    .ply surfaces of the skull and masticatory muscles of Mus cervicolor. Created with MorphoDig, .pos and .ntw files also included. Scans were obtained thanks to the Institut des Sciences de l'Evolution de Montpellier MRI platform.

    Type: "3D_surfaces"

    doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.343   state:published




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    Mus caroli R7264 View specimen

    M3#344

    .ply surfaces of the skull and masticatory muscles of Mus caroli. Created with MorphoDig, .pos and .ntw files also included. Scans were obtained thanks to the Institut des Sciences de l'Evolution de Montpellier MRI platform.

    Type: "3D_surfaces"

    doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.344   state:published




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    Mus fragilicauda R7260 View specimen

    M3#345

    .ply surfaces of the skull and masticatory muscles of Mus fragilicauda. Created with MorphoDig, .pos and .ntw files also included. Scans were obtained thanks to the Institut des Sciences de l'Evolution de Montpellier MRI platform.

    Type: "3D_surfaces"

    doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.345   state:published




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    Mus pahari R7226 View specimen

    M3#346

    .ply surfaces of the skull and masticatory muscles of Mus pahari. Created with MorphoDig, .pos and .ntw files also included. Scans were obtained thanks to the Institut des Sciences de l'Evolution de Montpellier MRI platform.

    Type: "3D_surfaces"

    doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.346   state:published




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    Mus minutoides minutoides-1 View specimen

    M3#347

    .ply surfaces of the skull and masticatory muscles of Mus minutoides. Created with MorphoDig, .pos and .ntw files also included. Scans were obtained thanks to the Institut des Sciences de l'Evolution de Montpellier MRI platform.

    Type: "3D_surfaces"

    doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.347   state:published




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Published in Volume 04, issue 02 (2018)

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3D models related to the publication: Comparative anatomy of the bony labyrinth of the bats Platalina genovensium (Phyllostomidae, Lonchophyllinae) and Tomopeas ravus (Molossidae, Tomopeatinae)
Paul M. Velazco Logo and Camille Grohé Logo
Published online: 09/04/2018

Keywords: bony labyrinth; Chiroptera; cochlea

https://doi.org/10.18563/m3.3.4.e2

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in Velazco P. M., Grohé C. 2017. Comparative anatomy of the bony labyrinth of the bats Platalina genovensium (Phyllostomidae, Lonchophyllinae) and Tomopeas ravus (Molossidae, Tomopeatinae). Biotempo 14(2). 

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Published in Volume 03, Issue 04 (2017)

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3D model related to the publication: New remains of Chambius kasserinensis from the Eocene of Tunisia and evaluation of proposed affinities for Macroscelidea (Mammalia, Afrotheria)
Rodolphe Tabuce Logo
Published online: 23/03/2017

Keywords: Herodotiinae; Macroscelidea; Maxilla

https://doi.org/10.18563/m3.3.2.e1

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    This contribution contains the 3D model of the holotype of Chambius kasserinensis, the basalmost ‘elephant-shrew’ figured in the following publication: New remains of Chambius kasserinensis from the Eocene of Tunisia and evaluation of proposed affinities for Macroscelidea (Mammalia, Afrotheria). https://doi.org/10.1080/08912963.2017.1297433 

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Published in Volume 03, Issue 02 (2017)

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3D model related to the publication: An enigmatic aquatic snake from the Cenomanian of northern South America
Adriana Albino Logo, Jorge D. Carrillo-Briceño Logo and James, M. Neenan Logo
Published online: 24/05/2016

Keywords: aquatic; Cretaceous; Snake; South America; Vertebrae

https://doi.org/10.18563/m3.2.2.e2

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    This contribution contains the 3D model described and figured in the following publication: Albino, A., Carrillo-Briceño, J. D. & Neenan, J. M. 2016. An enigmatic aquatic snake from the Cenomanian of northern South America. PeerJ 4:e2027 http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.2027 

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Published in Volume 02, Issue 02 (2017)

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Holotype specimen of Donrussellia magna, an adapiform primate from the early Eocene (MP7) of Southern France
Anusha Ramdarshan, Marc Godinot Logo, Samuel Bédécarrats Logo and Rodolphe Tabuce Logo
Published online: 18/06/2015

Keywords: Adapiformes; Early Eocene; Holotype; Primates; Southern France

https://doi.org/10.18563/m3.1.2.e2

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    This project presents a µCT dataset and an associated 3D surface model of the holotype of Donrussellia magna (UM PAT 17; Primates, Adapiformes). UM PAT17 is the only known specimen for the species and consists of a well-preserved left lower jaw with p4-m3. It documents one of the oldest European primates, eventually dated near the Paleocene Eocene Thermal Maximum. 

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    Donrussellia magna UM PAT 17 View specimen

    M3#17

    3D surface file model of UM PAT 17 (type specimen of Donrussellia magna), which is a well preserved left lower jaw with p4-m3. The teeth (and roots) were manually segmented.

    Type: "3D_surfaces"

    doi: 10.18563/m3.sf17   state:published




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    M3#18

    CT Scan Data of Donrussellia magna UM PAT 17. Voxel size (in µm): 36µm (isotropic voxels). Dimensions in x,y,z : 594 pixels, 294 pixels, 1038 pixels. Image type : 8-bit voxels. Image format : raw data format (no header).

    Type: "3D_CT"

    doi: 10.18563/m3.sf18   state:published




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Published in Vol. 01, Issue 02 (2015)

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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

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    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. 

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Published in Vol. 01, Issue 02 (2015)

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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

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    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. 

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Published in Vol. 01, Issue 01 (2015)

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3D models related to the publication: Inner ear morphology in wild vs laboratory house mice
Sabrina Renaud Logo, Léa Amar, Caroline Romestaing Logo, Jean-Pierre Quéré and Renaud Lebrun Logo
Published online: 15/01/2024

Keywords: fuctuating asymmetry; geometric morphometrics; intraspecific variation; Mus musculus domesticus; semicircular canals

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.220

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    This contribution contains 3D models of left and right house mouse (Mus musculus domesticus) inner ears analyzed in Renaud et al. (2024). The studied mice belong to four groups: wild-trapped mice, wild-derived lab offspring, a typical laboratory strain (Swiss) and hybrids between wild-derived and Swiss mice. They have been analyzed to assess the impact of mobility reduction on inner ear morphology, including patterns of divergence, levels of inter-individual variance (disparity) and intra-individual variance (fluctuating asymmetry) 

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Published in Volume 10, issue 01 (2024)

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3D models related to the publication: Neuroanatomy and pneumaticity of the extinct Malagasy ‘horned’ crocodile Voay robustus and its implications for crocodylid phylogeny and palaeoecology.
Gwendal Perrichon Logo, Yohan Pochat-Cottilloux Logo, Davide Conedera, Pascale Richardin Logo, Vincent Fernandez Logo, Lionel Hautier Logo and Jeremy E. Martin Logo
Published online: 22/12/2023

Keywords: brain endocast; Malagasy crocodiles; neurovascular system; paratympanic sinus

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.205

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in: Perrichon et al., 2023. Neuroanatomy and pneumaticity of Voay robustus and its implications for crocodylid phylogeny and palaeoecology. 

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Published in Volume 09, issue 04 (2023)

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3D models related to the publication: Old fossil findings in the Upper Triassic rocks of southern Brazil improve diversity of traversodontid cynodonts (Therapsida, Cynodontia)
Maurício R. Schmitt Logo, Agustín Martinelli Logo, João F. L. Kaiuca Logo, Cesar L. Schultz Logo and Marina B. Soares Logo
Published online: 09/06/2023

Keywords: Gomphodontosuchinae; Hyperodapedon Assemblage Zone; Late Triassic; Traversodontidae

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.198

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models of a skull and lower jaw of the holotype of Santagnathus mariensis, described in “Old fossil findings in the Upper Triassic rocks of southern Brazil improve diversity of traversodontid cynodonts (Therapsida, Cynodontia)” 

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Published in Volume 09, issue 02 (2023)

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3D models associated to: Paleoneurology of Artiodactyla, an overview of the evolution of the artiodactyl brain
 
Maëva J. Orliac Logo
Published online: 15/12/2022

Keywords: artiodactyl; brain; cerebrum; endocast; neopallium

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.180

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    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.
      

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Published in Volume 08, issue 04 (2022)

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3D models related to the publication: Hide and seek shark teeth in Random Forests: Machine learning applied to Scyliorhinus canicula
Fidji Berio Logo, Yann Bayle Logo, Sylvie Agret, Daniel Baum Logo, Nicolas Goudemand Logo and Mélanie Debiais-Thibaud Logo
Published online: 24/05/2022

Keywords: geometric morphometrics; machine learning; Scyliorhinus canicula; sharks; tooth morphology

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.164

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    The present dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in Berio, F., Bayle, Y., Baum, D., Goudemand, N., and Debiais-Thibaud, M. 2022. Hide and seek shark teeth in Random Forests: Machine learning applied to Scyliorhinus canicula. It contains the head surfaces of 56 North Atlantic and Mediterranean small-spotted catsharks Scyliorhinus canicula, from which tooth surfaces were further extracted to perform geometric morphometrics and machine learning. 

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Published in Volume 08, issue 02 (2022)

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3D models related to the publication: An assemblage of giant aquatic snakes (Serpentes, Palaeophiidae) from the Eocene of Togo
Georgios L. Georgalis Logo, Guillaume Guinot Logo, Koffi E. Kassegne, Yawovi Z. Amoudji Logo, Ampah K. Johnson, Henri Cappetta Logo and Lionel Hautier Logo
Published online: 24/09/2021

Keywords: Africa; Eocene; Palaeophis; Serpentes; vertebral anatomy

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.154

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    This contribution contains the 3D models described and figured in the following publication: Georgalis, G.L., G. Guinot, K.E. Kassegne, Y.Z. Amoudji, A.K.C. Johnson, H. Cappetta and L. Hautier. 2021. An assemblage of giant aquatic snakes (Serpentes, Palaeophiidae) from the Eocene of Togo. Swiss Journal of Palaeontology 140, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13358-021-00236-w 

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Published in Volume 07, issue 03 (2021)

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3D models related to the publication: The early evolution of cranial appendages in Bovoidea revealed by new species of Amphimoschus (Mammalia: Ruminantia) from China
Yi-Kun Li, Bastien Mennecart Logo, Manuela Aiglstorfer Logo, Ni Xijun Logo, Li Qiang Logo and Tao Deng Logo
Published online: 07/09/2021

Keywords: mandible; Miocene; ruminant; skull

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.151

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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 

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Published in Volume 07, issue 03 (2021)

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3D models related to the publication: First partial cranium of Togocetus from Kpogamé (Togo) and the protocetid diversity in the Togolese phosphate basin.
Koffi E. Kassegne, Mickaël Mourlam Logo, Guillaume Guinot Logo, Yawovi Z. Amoudji Logo, Jeremy E. Martin Logo, Kodjo A. Togbe, Ampah K. Johnson and Lionel Hautier Logo
Published online: 22/06/2021

Keywords: Comparative anatomy; Middle Eocene; Paleoenvironment; phylogeny; Protocetidae

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.143

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    This contribution contains the 3D models described and figured in the following publication: Kassegne K. E., Mourlam M. J., Guinot G., Amoudji Y. Z., Martin J. E., Togbe K. A., Johnson A. K., Hautier L. 2021. First partial cranium of Togocetus from Kpogamé (Togo) and the protocetid diversity in the Togolese phosphate basin. Annales de Paléontologie, Issue 2, April–June 2021, 102488. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annpal.2021.102488  

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    Togocetus cf. traversei ULDG-KPO1 View specimen

    M3#768

    The specimen consists of a partial cranium prepared out of a calcareous phosphate matrix. The partial cranium lacks the anterior part of the rostrum, the cranial roof, and most of the basicranium apart from the left zygomatic process of the squamosal. The maxilla, nasal, palatine, pterygoid, alisphenoid, and squamosal bones are preserved, as well as two incomplete dental rows described hereafter.

    Type: "3D_surfaces"

    doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.768   state:published




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    M3#770

    µCT . Resolution: 0.3156mm. This scan can easily be opened with Fiji, MorphoDig, 3DSlicer, or any software that reads .MHD file format. Also, the .RAW file can be opened easily with other software such as Avizo/Amira when providing the correct dimensions (which are enclosed within the file name)

    Type: "3D_CT"

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Published in Volume 07, issue 02 (2021)

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3D models related to the publication: The endocranial cast of Indohyus (Artiodactyla, Raoellidae): the origin of the cetacean brain
 
Maëva J. Orliac Logo and J. G. M. Thewissen Logo
Published online: 27/04/2021

Keywords: brain; Cetacea; CT scan; endocast; Eocene

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.137

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models of the endocranial cast of two specimens of Indohyus indirae described in the article entitled “The endocranial cast of Indohyus (Artiodactyla, Raoellidae): the origin of the cetacean brain” (Orliac and Thewissen, 2021). They represent the cast of the main cavity of the braincase as well as associated intraosseous sinuses.
      

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Published in Volume 07, issue 02 (2021)

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