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3D models related to the publication: Hidden diversity of Palaeogene metatherians: a new family of polydolopimorphian marsupials from Peruvian Amazonia
Narla Stutz Logo, Ana M. Ribeiro Logo, Anne-Lise Charruault Logo, Myriam Boivin Logo, François Pujos Logo, Rodolfo Salas-Gismondi Logo, Laurent Marivaux Logo and Pierre-Olivier Antoine Logo
Published online: 17/04/2026

Keywords: body mass; Cenozoic; low latitudes; miniaturisation; phylogeny

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.295

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    This contribution contains the 3D digital models of some fossil specimens of Wamradolops telloi Stutz and Pozodolops manuelorum Stutz (Metatheria: Polydolopimorphia), from several Palaeogene locations of Peruvian Amazonia. These taxa were described and analyzed in detail in the following publication: Stutz et al. (2026), Hidden diversity of Palaeogene metatherians: a new family of polydolopimorphian marsupials from Peruvian Amazonia. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society. https://doi.org/10.1093/zoolinnean/zlag006.
      

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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

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    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 

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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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Published in Volume 11, issue 04 (2025)

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3D models related to the publication: Brain drain: exceptional pattern of calvarial venation in pangolins and its phylogenetic significance for Ferae
Guillaume Billet Logo, Lionel Hautier Logo and Philippe Gaubert Logo
Published online: 26/03/2026

Keywords: Carnivora; cranium; Diploic veins; Pholidota; Placentalia

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.288

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    The present 3D Dataset contains a selection of 3D models analyzed in Billet G, Hautier L, Gaudin TJ, Flynn JJ, Ruf I, Carrillo JD, Ladevèze S, Lehmann T, Nicolas V, Orliac MJ, Tornero C, Wible JR, Wong N, Gaubert P. Submitted. Brain drain: Exceptional pattern of calvarial venation in pangolins and its phylogenetic significance for Ferae. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society. 

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3D models related to the publication “3D topography as an indicator of change in food processing ability in the conodont genus Palmatolepis elements”
Cédric Goudemez Logo, Alexandre Assemat Logo, Ghislain Thiery Logo and Catherine Girard
Published online: 28/01/2026

Keywords: Famennian; food processing; Late Frasnian; sharpness

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.282

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    The present 3D dataset contains 15 specimens selected from the 69 3D models analyzed in the paper “3D topography as an indicator of change in food processing ability in the conodont genus Palmatolepis elements”. 3D topographic analysis of Palmatolepis P1 conodont elements from the Late Devonian period revealed an increase in blade sharpness together with a reduction in platform size. This indicates morphofunctional adaptation to more efficient prey processing. 

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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-CT; 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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Published in Volume 11, issue 04 (2025)

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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

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    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.
      

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Published in Volume 09, issue 02 (2023)

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3D models related to the publication: A continental Messinian vertebrate fauna from the Ouedhref area, Southeast Tunisia
Oumeima Ksila, Fabrice Lihoreau Logo, Renaud Lebrun Logo and Fetheddine Melki Logo
Published online: 17/02/2026

Keywords: Biochronology; Late Miocene; Messinian dispersal; Papionini; Systematics

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.294

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models of the two papionine remains found near Gabes and analyzed in Ksila et al. 2026  “A continental Messinian vertebrate fauna from the Ouedhref area, Southeast Tunisia.” 

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3D models related to the publication: Comparative endocranial traits in the crocodylians Leidyosuchus canadensis and Stangerochampsa mccabei from the upper Cretaceous of Alberta, Canada.
Garance Donzé Logo, Gwendal Perrichon Logo, Peggy Vincent Logo, François Therrien Logo and Jeremy E. Martin Logo
Published online: 14/01/2026

Keywords: endocast; Leidyosuchus; neurovascular canals; paratympanic sinus; Stangerochampsa

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.284

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    This contribution contains the 3D models of the paratympanic sinus system, the endocast and the neurovascular bony canal of the maxilla, premaxilla and the jugal of Leidyosuchus canadensis and Stangerochampsa mccabei described and figured in the following publication: G. Donzé, G. Perrichon, P. Vincent, JE. Martin, 2026. Comparative endocranial traits in the crocodylians Leidyosuchus canadensis and Stangerochampsa mccabei from the upper Cretaceous of Alberta, Canada. Journal of Anatomy. 

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3D model related to the publication: Morphology and distribution of scales, dermal ossifications, and other non-feather integumentary structures in non-avialan theropod dinosaurs
Christophe Hendrickx Logo, Phil Bell, Michael Pittman Logo, Andrew R. C. Milner, Elena Cuesta Logo, Jingmai . O’Connor Logo, Mark . Loewen Logo, Philip J. Currie Logo, Octávio . Mateus Logo, Thomas G. Kaye Logo and Rafael Delcourt Logo
Published online: 10/01/2022

Keywords: Allosauridae; basement scales; Integument; juvenile; non-avian Theropoda

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.162

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D model of the skin of Allosaurus described in Hendrickx, C. et al. in press. Morphology and distribution of scales, dermal ossifications, and other non-feather integumentary structures in non-avialan theropod dinosaurs. Biological Reviews. 

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    Allosaurus jimmadseni UMNH VP C481 View specimen

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    The material consists of a 3D reconstruction of the counterpart of a 30 cm2 patch of skin impression associated with the anterior dorsal ribs/pectoral region of the specimen of Allosaurus jimmadseni UMNH VP C481. The skin shows a semi-uniform basement of 1-2 mm diameter pebbles with a smaller number of slightly larger (up to 3 mm) ovoid scales. The irregular shape, distribution, and overall small size of these larger scales suggest that they are not classifiable as feature scales but rather as variations in the basement scales.

    Type: "3D_surfaces"

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Published in Volume 08, issue 01 (2022)

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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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Published in Volume 09, issue 03 (2023)

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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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Published in Volume 11, issue 04 (2025)

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3D models related to the publication: Phylogenetic signal in anteater snout morphology: implications for interpreting rare vermilinguans fossils
Abdelkrim Hachemi-Rachedi, Guillaume Billet Logo, Lionel Hautier Logo and Juan D. Carrillo Logo
Published online: 09/01/2026

Keywords: 3D reconstruction; Endocranial anatomy; La Venta; Miocene; Xenarthra

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.278

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    This contribution contains the 3D models described and figured in: Phylogenetic signal in anteater snout morphology: implications for interpreting rare vermilinguan fossils. Palaeobiodiversity and Palaeoenvironments

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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

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    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
      

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Published in Volume 11, issue 01 (2025)

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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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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: 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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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: 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

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    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. 

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Published in Volume 11, issue 01 (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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