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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: Deciphering the morphological variation and its ontogenetic dynamics in the Late Devonian conodont Icriodus alternatus
Catherine Girard, Anne-Lise Charruault Logo, Thomas Gluck, Carlo Corradini Logo and Sabrina Renaud Logo
Published online: 08/02/2022

Keywords: Conodonts; geometric morphometrics; Late Devonian; ontogenetic trajectory

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.161

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    This contribution contains the 3D models of a set of Famennian conodont elements belonging to the species Icriodus alternatus analyzed in the following publication: Girard et al. 2022: Deciphering the morphological variation and its ontogenetic dynamics in the Late Devonian conodont Icriodus alternatus. 

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Published in Volume 08, issue 01 (2022)

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3D models related to the publication: First records of extinct kentriodontid and squalodelphinid dolphins from the Upper Marine Molasse (Burdigalian age) of Switzerland and a reappraisal of the Swiss cetacean fauna.
Gabriel Aguirre-Fernández Logo, Jürg Jost and Sarah Hilfiker Logo
Published online: 19/04/2022

Keywords: bony labyrinth; inner ear; Kentriodontidae; Physeteridae; Squalodelphinidae

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.159

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    This contribution contains the 3D models described and figured in the following publication: Aguirre-Fernández G, Jost J, and Hilfiker S. 2022. First records of extinct kentriodontid and squalodelphinid dolphins from the Upper Marine Molasse (Burdigalian age) of Switzerland and a reappraisal of the Swiss cetacean fauna. 

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Published in Volume 08, issue 02 (2022)

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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"

    doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.770   state:published




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Published in Volume 07, issue 02 (2021)

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3D models related to the publication: Postcranial morphology of the extinct rodent Neoepiblema (Rodentia: Chinchilloidea): insights into the paleobiology of neoepiblemids
Leonardo Kerber Logo, Adriana M. Candela Logo, José D. Ferreira Logo, Flávio A. Pretto Logo, Jamile Bubadué Logo and Francisco R. Negri Logo
Published online: 20/10/2021

Keywords: Chinchilloidea; functional morphology; Giant rodents; Neogene; Solimões Formation.

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.140

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    This contribution contains the 3D models of postcranial bones (humerus, ulna, innominate, femur, tibia, astragalus, navicular, and metatarsal III) described and figured in the following publication: “Postcranial morphology of the extinct rodent Neoepiblema (Rodentia: Chinchilloidea): insights into the paleobiology of neoepiblemids”. 

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Published in Volume 07, issue 04 (2021)

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MicroCT survey of larval skeletal mineralization in the Cuban gar Atractosteus tristoechus (Actinopterygii; Lepisosteiformes)
Raphaël Scherrer Logo, Andrés Hurtado, Erik Garcia Machado Logo and Mélanie Debiais-Thibaud Logo
Published online: 17/05/2017

Keywords: Actinopterygii; development; Lepisosteiformes; mineralization; skeleton

https://doi.org/10.18563/m3.3.3.e3

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    Using X-ray microtomography, we describe the ossification events during the larval development of a non-teleost actinopterygian species: the Cuban gar Atractosteus tristoechus from the order Lepisosteiformes. We provide a detailed developmental series for each anatomical structure, covering a large sequence of mineralization events going from an early stage (13 days post-hatching, 21mm total length) to an almost fully ossified larval stage (118dph or 87mm in standard length). With this work, we expect to bring new developmental data to be used in further comparative studies with other lineages of bony vertebrates. We also hope that the on-line publication of these twelve successive 3D reconstructions, fully labelled and flagged, will be an educational tool for all students in comparative anatomy. 

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Published in Volume 03, Issue 03 (2017)

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3D models related to the publication: Morphological and functional changes in the vertebral column with increasing aquatic adaptation in crocodylomorphs
Julia Molnar Logo, Stephanie E. Pierce Logo, Bhart-Anjan Bhullar Logo, Alan Turner Logo and John Hutchinson Logo
Published online: 06/11/2015

Keywords: archosaur; axial skeleton; Vertebrae

https://doi.org/10.18563/m3.1.3.e5

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    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. 

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Published in Volume 01, Issue 03 (2015)

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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

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    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 

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Published in Volume 10, issue 04 (2024)

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3D models related to the publication: Wild versus lab house mice: Effects of age, diet, and genetics on molar geometry and topography.
Sabrina Renaud Logo, Caroline Romestaing Logo and Yoland Savriama Logo
Published online: 06/08/2021

Keywords: dental functional morphology; geometric morphometrics; hybridization; mastication; occlusal relief

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.141

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    This contribution contains 3D models of upper molar rows of house mice (Mus musculus domesticus). The erupted part of the right row is presented for specimens belonging to four groups: wild-trapped mice, wild-derived lab offspring, a typical laboratory strain (Swiss) and hybrids between wild-derived and Swiss mice. These models are analyzed in the following publication: Savriama et al 2021: Wild versus lab house mice: Effects of age, diet, and genetics on molar geometry and topography. https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.13529 

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Published in Volume 07, issue 03 (2021)

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3D models related to the publication: Virtual brain endocast of Antifer (Mammalia: Cervidae), an extinct large cervid from South America
Emmanuelle Fontoura Logo, José D. Ferreira Logo, Jamile Bubadué Logo, Ana M. Ribeiro Logo and Leonardo Kerber Logo
Published online: 21/08/2020

Keywords: Antifer ensenadensis; brain endocast; Cervidae; late Pleistocene

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.121

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models of the brain endocast analyzed in “Virtual brain endocast of Antifer (Mammalia: Cervidae), an extinct large cervid from South America”. 

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Published in Volume 06, issue 04 (2020)

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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: 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

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    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
      

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Published in Volume 11, issue 02 (2025)

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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: Brain endocast of two non-mammaliaform cynodonts from southern Brazil: an ontogenetic and evolutionary approach.
Carolina Hoffmann Logo, Pablo Rodrigues, Marina B. Soares Logo and Marco Brandalise de Andrade Logo
Published online: 09/08/2022

Keywords: Brain evolution; Computed Tomography; Cynodontia; Encephalization Quotient; Triassic.

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.172

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    This contribution contains the 3D model(s) described and figured in the following publication: Carolina A. Hoffmann, P. G. Rodrigues, M. B. Soares & M. B. Andrade. 2021. Brain endocast of two non-mammaliaform cynodonts from southern Brazil: an ontogenetic and evolutionary approach, Historical Biology, 33:8, 1196-1207, https://doi.org/10.1080/08912963.2019.1685512 

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Published in Volume 08, issue 03 (2022)

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3D model related to the publication: A new fossil of Tayassuidae (Mammalia: Cetartiodactyla) from the Pleistocene of northern Brazil
Paula Lopes Copetti Logo, Rodrigo Parisi-Dutra Logo, Atila A. Stock Da-Rosa Logo and Leonardo Kerber Logo
Published online: 29/01/2021

Keywords: Laser scanning; megafauna; Rio Madeira Formation; Rondônia

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.105

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D model of a left dentary with m1-m3 analyzed in “A new fossil of Tayassuidae (Mammalia: Certartiodactyla) from the Pleistocene of northern Brazil”. The 3D model was generated using a laser scanning. 

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Published in Volume 07, issue 01 (2021)

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3D model related to the publication: Marine Early Triassic Actinopterygii from Elko County (Nevada, USA): implications for the Smithian equatorial vertebrate eclipse
Carlo Romano Logo, James F. Jenks Logo, Romain Jattiot Logo, Torsten M. Scheyer Logo, Kevin G. Bylund and Hugo Bucher Logo
Published online: 19/07/2017

Keywords: Actinopterygii; Early Triassic; Nevada; Osteichthyes; Smithian

https://doi.org/10.18563/m3.3.3.e1

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    The presented dataset contains the 3D surface scan of the holotype of Birgeria americana, a partial skull described and depicted in: Romano, C., Jenks, J.F., Jattiot, R., Scheyer, T.M., Bylund, K.G. & Bucher, H. 2017. Marine Early Triassic Actinopterygii from Elko County (Nevada, USA): implications for the Smithian equatorial vertebrate eclipse. Journal of Paleontology. https://doi.org/10.1017/jpa.2017.36 . 

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    Birgeria americana NMMNH P-66225 View specimen

    M3#175

    NMMNH P-66225 is from upper lower Smithian to lower upper Smithian beds (Thaynes Group). The collecting site is located about 2.75 km south-southeast of the Winecup Ranch, east-central Elko County, Nevada, USA. P-66225 is a partial skull preserved within a large limestone nodule, with its right side exposed. It preserves the portion between the cleithrum posteriorly, and the level of the hind margin of the orbital opening anteriorly. The fossil has a length of 26 cm.

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    doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.175   state:published




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Published in Volume 03, Issue 03 (2017)

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3D models related to the publication: The petrosal and bony labyrinth of Diplobune minor, an enigmatic Artiodactyla from the Oligocene of Western Europe
Maëva J. Orliac Logo, Ricardo Araújo Logo and Fabrice Lihoreau Logo
Published online: 26/05/2017

Keywords: Anoplotheriidae; bony labyrinth; Quercy Phosphorites

https://doi.org/10.18563/m3.3.1.e3

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    This contribution contains the 3D models described and figured in the publication entitled "The petrosal and bony labyrinth of Diplobune minor, an enigmatic Artiodactyla from the Oligocene of Western Europe" by Orliac, Araújo, and Lihoreau published in Journal of Morphology (Orliac et al. 2017) https://doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20702.
      

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Published in Volume 03, Issue 01 (2017)

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3D models related to the publication: Shape diversity in conodont elements, a quantitative study using 3D topography.
Alexandre Assemat Logo, Ghislain Thiery Logo, Thibaud Lieffroy Logo and Catherine Girard
Published online: 17/01/2024

Keywords: Conodonts; Doolkit; Morphofunction; Scanning resolution; Topography

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.223

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in Assemat et al. 2023: Shape diversity in conodont elements, a quantitative study using 3D topography. Marine Micropaleontology 184. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marmicro.2023.102292

    P1 elements represent dental components of the conodont apparatus that perform the final stage of food processing before ingestion. Consequently, quantifying the shape of P1 elements across the topographic indices of different conodont species becomes crucial for deciphering the diversity in feeding behavior within this group. 

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Published in Volume 10, issue 01 (2024)

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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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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Published in Volume 04, issue 02 (2018)

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3D models related to the publication: A Dorcatherium (Mammalia, Ruminantia, middle Miocene) petrosal bone and the tragulid ear region.
Bastien Mennecart Logo and Loïc Costeur Logo
Published online: 01/10/2016

Keywords: inner ear; Miocene; phylogeny; ruminant

https://doi.org/10.18563/m3.2.1.e2

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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. 

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Published in Volume 02, Issue 01 (2016)

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