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.
  

Homo sapiens UM_HS_2018_09_13 View specimen

M3#1152 Micro-ct data set Type: "3D_CT" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1152   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models of the sacral vertebrae analyzed in “Sacral co-ossification in dinosaurs: The oldest record of fused sacral vertebrae in Dinosauria and the diversity of sacral co-ossification patterns in the group”.
  

Buriolestes schultzi CAPPA/UFSM 0035 View specimen

M3#705 Sacral vertebrae of Buriolestes schultzi Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.705   state:published

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indet indet CAPPA/UFSM 0228 View specimen

M3#706 Sacral vertebrae of a saurischian dinosaur indet. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.706   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D model analyzed in the publication : On Roth’s “human fossil” from Baradero, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina: morphological and genetic analysis. The “human fossil” from Baradero, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, is a collection of skeleton parts first recovered by Swiss paleontologist Santiago Roth and further studied by anthropologist Rudolf Martin. By the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century it was considered as one of the oldest human skeletons from the southern cone. We studied the cranial anatomy and contextualized the ancient individual remains. We discuss the context of the finding, conducted an osteobiographical assessment and performed a 3D virtual reconstruction of the skull, using micro-CT-scans on selected skull fragments and the mandible. This was followed by the extraction of bone tissue and teeth samples for radiocarbon and genetic analyses, which brought only limited results due to poor preservation and possible contamination. We estimate that the individual from Baradero is a middle-aged adult male. We conclude that the revision of foundational collections with current methodological tools brings new insights and clarifies long held assumptions on the significance of samples that were recovered when archaeology was not yet professionalized. 
  

Homo sapiens PIMUZ A/V 4217 View specimen

M3#1198 3D virtual reconstruction of the skull Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1198   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in Merten, L.J.F, Manafzadeh, A.R., Herbst, E.C., Amson, E., Tambusso, P.S., Arnold, P., Nyakatura, J.A., 2023. The functional significance of aberrant cervical counts in sloths: insights from automated exhaustive analysis of cervical range of motion. Proceedings of the Royal Society B. doi: 10.1098/rspb.2023.1592
  

Ailurus fulgens PMJ_Mam_6639 View specimen

M3#1260 cervical vertebral series (7 vertebrae) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1260   state:published

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Bradypus variegatus ZMB_Mam_91345 View specimen

M3#1261 cervical vertebral series (8 vertebrae) + first thoracic vertebra Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1261   state:published

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Bradypus variegatus ZMB_Mam_35824 View specimen

M3#1262 cervical vertebral series (8 vertebrae) + first & second thoracic vertebra Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1262   state:published

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Choloepus didactylus ZMB_Mam_38388 View specimen

M3#1263 cervical vertebral series (7 vertebrae) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1263   state:published

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Choloepus didactylus ZMB_Mam_102634 View specimen

M3#1264 cervical vertebral series (6 vertebrae) + first thoracic vertebra Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1264   state:published

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Tamandua tetradactyla ZMB_Mam_91288 View specimen

M3#1266 cervical vertebral series (7 vertebrae) + first thoracic vertebra Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1266   state:published

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Glossotherium robustum MNHN_n/n View specimen

M3#1267 cervical vertebral series (7 vertebrae) + first thoracic vertebra Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1267   state:published

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This contribution contains the 3D models of the ossicles of a protocetid archaeocete from the locality of Kpogamé, Togo, described and figured in the publication of Mourlam and Orliac (2019). 

indet. indet. UM KPG-M 73 View specimen

	M3#407 stapes Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.407   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#408 Incus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.408   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#409 Malleus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.409   state:published	Download 3D surface file

This contribution contains the 3D reconstruction of Canariomys bravoi, described and figured in the following publication: Michaux J., Hautier L., Hutterer R., Lebrun R., Guy F., García-Talavera F., 2012 : Body shape and life style of the extinct rodent Canariomys bravoi (Mammalia, Murinae) from Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Comptes Rendus Palevol 11 (7), 485-494. DOI: 10.1016/j.crpv.2012.06.004
  

Canariomys bravoi TFMCV872-873 View specimen

M3#6 This file contains the 3D reconstruction of Canariomys bravoi, described and figured in the following publication: Michaux J., Hautier L., Hutterer R., Lebrun R., Guy F., García-Talavera F., 2012 : Body shape and life style of the extinct rodent Canariomys bravoi (Mammalia, Murinae) from Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Comptes Rendus Palevol 11 (7), 485-494. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf6   state:published

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This contribution contains the 3D model described and figured in the following publication: Crochet, J.-Y., Hautier, L., Lehmann, T., 2015. A pangolin (Manidae, Pholidota, Mammalia) from the French Quercy phosphorites (Pech du Fraysse, Saint-Projet, Tarn-et-Garonne, late Oligocene, MP 28). Palaeovertebrata 39(2)-e4. doi: 10.18563/pv.39.2.e4  

Necromanis franconica UM PFY 4051 View specimen

M3#12 A partial left humerus from Pech du Fraysse (Saint-Projet, Tarn-et-Garonne, France), MP 28 (late Oligocene) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf12   state:published

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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. 

Protosuchus richardsoni AMNH-VP 3024 View specimen

M3#44 8th and 9th dorsal vertebrae, 1st and 2nd lumbar vertebrae, and 5th lumbar and sacral vertebrae. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf44   state:published

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Terrestrisuchus gracilis NHM-PV R 7562 View specimen

M3#45 1st and 2nd lumbar vertebrae, and 5th lumbar and sacral vertebrae Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf45   state:published

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Pelagosaurus typus NHM-PV OR 32598 View specimen

M3#46 7th and 8th dorsal vertebrae, 11th and 12th dorsal vertebrae, 15th dorsal vertebra and sacral vertebra. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf46   state:published

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Metriorhynchus superciliosus NHM-PV R 2054 View specimen

M3#47 6th and 7th dorsal vertebrae, 10th and 11th dorsal vertebrae, 17th dorsal vertebra and sacral vertebra Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf47   state:published

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Crocodylus niloticus FNC0 View specimen

M3#48 7th and 8th dorsal vertebrae, 1st and 2nd lumbar vertebrae, 5th lumbar vertebra and sacral vertebra. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf48   state:published

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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. 

Phataginus tricuspis NHM-UK 48.13.26 View specimen

M3#1847 cranium & intradiploic canals (sinuses & diploic veins) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1847   state:published

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Manis javanica NHM-UK 9.1.5.858 View specimen

M3#1848 cranium & intradiploic canals (sinuses & diploic veins) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1848   state:published

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Felis silvestris UM-ZOOL-149N View specimen

M3#1849 cranium & intradiploic canals (sinuses & diploic veins) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1849   state:published

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Erinaceus europaeus SMNS40759 View specimen

M3#1850 cranium & intradiploic canals (sinuses & diploic veins) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1850   state:published

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Pterodon dasyuroides MNHN.F.Qu8301 View specimen

M3#1851 cranium & intradiploic canals (sinuses & diploic veins) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1851   state:published

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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. 

Bradypus tridactylus MNHN ZM-MO-1999-1065 View specimen

M3#337 Brain endocast Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.337   state:published

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Choloepus didactylus MNHN-ZM-MO-1996-594 View specimen

M3#338 Brain endocast Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.338   state:published

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Thalassocnus natans MNHN-F-SAS-734 View specimen

M3#339 Brain endocast Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.339   state:published

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Thalassocnus littoralis MNHN-F-SAS-1610 View specimen

M3#340 Brain endocast Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.340   state:published

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Thalassocnus littoralis MNHN-F-SAS-1615 View specimen

M3#341 Brain endocast Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.341   state:published

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Thalassocnus carolomartini SMNK-3814 View specimen

M3#342 Brain endocast lacking right olfactory bulb Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.342   state:published

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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.
  

Proganochelys quenstedtii GPIT-PV-30000 View specimen

M3#967 This the surface model of the steinkern of the shell of Proganochelys quenstedtii. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.967   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D surface  model and the µCT scan analyzed in the following publication: R. Tabuce, R. Sarr, S. Adnet, R. Lebrun, F. Lihoreau, J. E. Martin, B. Sambou, M. Thiam, and L. Hautier: Filling a gap in the proboscidean fossil record: a new genus from the Lutetian of Senegal. Journal of Paleontology, in press, doi: 10.1017/jpa.2019.98
  

Saloumia gorodiskii MNHN.F.MCA 1 View specimen

	M3#500 Tooth 3D model of Saloumia gorodiskii Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf500   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#501 µCT scan of Saloumia gorodiskii Type: "3D_CT" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf501   state:published	Download CT data

The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D model analyzed in The largest freshwater odontocete: a South Asian river dolphin relative from the Proto-Amazonia. 

Pebanista yacuruna MUSM 4017 View specimen

M3#1394 Holotype skull of Pebanista yacuruna MUSM 4017 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1394   state:published

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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. 

Khirtharia inflata GU/RJ/197 View specimen

	M3#1608 labeled cast of the endocranial cavity Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1608   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#1609 endocast and associated sinuses Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1609   state:published	Download 3D surface file

The present 3D Dataset contains the models analyzed in the publication: Menéndez L, Rios C, Acosta Morano C, Novellino P, Schmelzle T, Aguirre-Fernández G, Breidenstein A, Barquera R, Schuenemann VJ, Stafford TW, Sánchez-Villagra M, Barbieri C. (2025). A human skeleton from Última Esperanza, South-West Patagonia, Chile: Osteobiography, morphometric, and genetic analysis. The models include the skull, femur, and the segmented left and right inner ears of a late Holocene human skeleton from southern Patagonia. In the associated paper, we present the radiocarbon dating, an osteobiography profile evaluating some aspects of the life history of this individual, as well as genetic and morphometric analysis assessing biological relatedness to other individuals and populations.
  

Homo sapiens PIMUZ A/V 4612 View specimen

	M3#1650 Homo sapiens skull Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1650   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#1652 Homo sapiens left inner ear Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1652   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#1653 Homo sapiens right inner ear Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1653   state:published	Download 3D surface file

Homo sapiens PIMUZ A/V 4613 View specimen

M3#1651 Homo sapiens femur Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1651   state:published

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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 

Probelesodon kitchingi MCP 1600 PV View specimen

M3#1151 3D models of the skull with segmented bones and without the segmentation. colormap and orientation files also added. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1151   state:published

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This contribution contains the 3D model described and figured in the following publication: Martin, T., Averianov, A. O., Schultz, J. A., & Schwermann, A. H. (2023). A stem therian mammal from the Lower Cretaceous of Germany. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, e2224848. 

Spelaeomolitor speratus WMNM P99101 View specimen

	M3#1257 3D_model_Spelaeomolitor_lower_molar Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1257   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#1258 CT imagestack (jpgs) and info data sheet (pca file) in one zip folder Type: "3D_CT" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1258   state:published	Download CT data

The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in the publication ‘Ontogenetic development of the otic region in the new model organism, Leucoraja erinacea (Chondrichthyes; Rajidae)’, https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755691018000993
  

Leucoraja erinacea 2018.9.26.1 View specimen

M3#367 3D model of the right skeletal labyrinth of the adult specimen of Leucoraja erincea. T Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.367   state:published

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Leucoraja erinacea 2018.9.25.2 View specimen

M3#368 3D model of the right skeletal labyrinth of the stage 34 specimen of Leucoraja erincea. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.368   state:published

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Leucoraja erinacea 2018.9.25.3 View specimen

	M3#369 3D model of the right skeletal labyrinth of the stage 32 specimen of Leucoraja erinacea. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.369   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#372 3D model of the right membranous system of stage 32 of Leucoraja erincea. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.372   state:published	Download 3D surface file

Leucoraja erinacea 2018.9.25.4 View specimen

M3#370 3D model of the right skeletal labyrinth of the stage 31 specimen of Leucoraja erinacea. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.370   state:published

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Leucoraja erinacea 2018.9.26.5 View specimen

M3#376 3D model of the right skeletal labyrinth of the stage 29 specimen of Leucoraja erinacea. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.376   state:published

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This contribution contains 3D models of mandibles of Cypriot mice (Mus cypriacus) and house mice (Mus musculus domesticus) from the island of Cyprus. The niche partitioning of the two species was investigated using isotopic ecology, geometric morphometrics and biomechanics. Both species displayed generalist feeding behavior, modulated by fine-tuned adaptation to their feeding habits. The house mouse mandible, with a relatively large masseter area and an optimization for incisor biting, appears as an all-rounder tool for foraging on diverse non-natural items.
These models are analyzed in the following publication: Renaud et al 2024, “Trophic differentiation between the endemic Cypriot mouse and the house mouse: a study coupling stable isotopes and morphometrics”, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10914-024-09740-5
  

Mus cypriacus Cypriacus_5GE View specimen

M3#1584 3D model of the right mandible Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1584   state:published

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Mus cypriacus Cypriacus_BET2 View specimen

M3#1585 3D model of the right mandible Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1585   state:published

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Mus cypriacus Cypriacus_FON1 View specimen

M3#1586 3D model of the right mandible Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1586   state:published

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Mus cypriacus Cypriacus_FON2 View specimen

M3#1587 3D model of the right mandible Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1587   state:published

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Mus cypriacus Cypriacus_KOU1 View specimen

M3#1588 3D model of the right mandible Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1588   state:published

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Mus musculus Cyprus_dom_KOF1 View specimen

M3#1589 3D model of the right mandible Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1589   state:published

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Mus musculus Cyprus_dom_LEF1 View specimen

M3#1590 3D model of the right mandible Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1590   state:published

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Mus musculus Cyprus_dom_MEN1 View specimen

M3#1591 3D model of the right mandible Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1591   state:published

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Mus musculus Cyprus_dom_TSE2 View specimen

M3#1592 3D model of the mirrored left mandible Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1592   state:published

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Mus musculus Cyprus_dom_XYL5 View specimen

M3#1593 3D model of the right mandible Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1593   state:published

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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. 

Indet indet VPPLT 977 View specimen

M3#1793 3D surface models of the cranium, nasal bone and cranial canals Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1793   state:published

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Cyclopes didactylus M 1525 View specimen

M3#1794 3D models of the cranium and internal cranial canals Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1794   state:published

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Cyclopes didactylus M 1571 View specimen

M3#1795 3D surface models of the cranium, nasal bone and cranial canals Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1795   state:published

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Myrmecophaga tridactyla M 3023 View specimen

M3#1796 3D surface models of the cranium, nasal bone and cranial canals Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1796   state:published

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Tamandua tetradactyla NHMUK 3.7.7.135 View specimen

M3#1797 3D models of the cranium and internal cranial canals Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1797   state:published

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Tamandua tetradactyla NHMUK 4.7.4.90 View specimen

M3#1798 3D surface models of the cranium, nasal bone and cranial canals Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1798   state:published

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Tamandua tetradactyla UM 788N View specimen

M3#1799 3D models of the cranium and internal cranial canals Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1799   state:published

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Cyclopes didactylus MVZ 121210 View specimen

M3#1800 3D models of the cranium and internal cranial canals Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1800   state:published

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Myrmecophaga tridactyla MVZ 112943 View specimen

M3#1801 3D models of the cranium and internal cranial canals Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1801   state:published

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Myrmecophaga tridactyla MVZ 185238 View specimen

M3#1802 3D models of the cranium and internal cranial canals Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1802   state:published

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