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3D reconstructions of dental epithelium during Oryctolagus cuniculus embryonic development related to the publication ”Morphological features of tooth development and replacement in the rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus”
Ludivine Bertonnier-Brouty Logo, Laurent Viriot Logo, Thierry Joly Logo and Cyril Charles Logo
Published online: 30/09/2019

Keywords: dental development; Oryctolagus cuniculus; rabbit teeth; tooth replacement

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.90

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Published in Volume 05, issue 04 (2019)

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3D models related to the publication: Morphogenesis of the stomach during the human embryonic period
Ami Nako, Norihito Kaigai, Naoto Shiraki, Shigehito Yamada Logo, Chigako Uwabe, Katsumi Kose Logo and Tetsuya Takakuwa Logo
Published online: 16/11/2015

Keywords: human embryo; human stomach; magnetic resonance imaging; three-dimensional reconstruction

https://doi.org/10.18563/m3.1.4.e3

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in: Kaigai N et al. Morphogenesis and three-dimensional movement of the stomach during the human embryonic period, Anat Rec (Hoboken). 2014 May;297(5):791-797. doi: 10.1002/ar.22833. 

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Published in Volume 01, Issue 04 (2016)

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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 reconstruction of cranial endocasts of traversodontid cynodonts (Eucynodontia: Gomphodontia) from the upper Triassic of Southern Brazil.
Ane E. B. Pavanatto Logo, Leonardo Kerber Logo and Sérgio Dias-da-Silva Logo
Published online: 10/09/2019

Keywords: CT-scan; Cynognathia; endocranial morphology; Exaeretodon; Siriusgnathus

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.97

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models of brain endocast of traversodontid cynodonts studied in: Pavanatto et al. 2019. Virtual reconstruction of cranial endocasts of traversodontid cynodonts (Eucynodontia: Gomphodontia) from the upper Triassic of Southern Brazil. Journal of Morphology. https://doi.org/10.1002/jmor.21029 

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Published in Volume 05, issue 04 (2019)

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3D data related to the publication: A new species of Palaeopython (Serpentes) and other extinct squamates from the Eocene of Dielsdorf (Zurich, Switzerland)
 
Georgios L. Georgalis Logo and Torsten M. Scheyer Logo
Published online: 05/06/2019

Keywords: Eocene; Palaeopython; Palaeovaranus; Squamata; Switzerland

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.93

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in the following publication: Georgalis, G. L., and T. M. Scheyer. A new species of Palaeopython (Serpentes) and other extinct squamates from the Eocene of Dielsdorf (Zurich, Switzerland). Swiss Journal of Geosciences (in press). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00015-019-00341-6

      

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Published in Volume 05, issue 02 (2019)

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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: The hidden teeth of sloths: evolutionary vestiges and the development of a simplified dentition.
Lionel Hautier Logo, Helder Gomes Rodrigues Logo, Guillaume Billet Logo and Robert J. Asher Logo
Published online: 14/06/2016

Keywords: homology; Ontogeny; sloths; vestigial teeth

https://doi.org/10.18563/m3.2.2.e1

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    This contribution contains the 3D models described and figured in the following publication:  Hautier L., Gomes Rodrigues H., Billet G., Asher R.J., 2016. The hidden teeth of sloths: evolutionary vestiges and the development of a simplified dentition. Scientific Reports. doi: 10.1038/srep27763 

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Published in Volume 02, Issue 02 (2017)

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3D models related to the publication: The morphology and evolution of chondrichthyan cranial muscles: a digital dissection of the elephantfish Callorhinchus milii and the catshark Scyliorhinus canicula
Richard Dearden Logo, Rohan Mansuit Logo, Anthony Herrel Logo, Antoine Cuckovic Logo, Dominique Didier, Paul Tafforeau Logo and Alan Pradel Logo
Published online: 11/01/2021

Keywords: chondrichthyan; cranial muscles; digital dissection; elasmobranch; holocephalan

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.133

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    This contribution contains 3D models of the cranial skeleton and muscles in an elephantfish (Callorhinchus milii) and a catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula), based on synchrotron tomographic scans. These datasets were analyzed and described in Dearden et al. (2021) “The morphology and evolution of chondrichthyan cranial muscles: a digital dissection of the elephantfish Callorhinchus milii and the catshark Scyliorhinus canicula.” Journal of Anatomy. 

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Published in Volume 07, issue 01 (2021)

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3D models related to the publication: Dental remains of cebid platyrrhines from the earliest late Miocene of Western Amazonia, Peru: macroevolutionary implications on the extant capuchin and marmoset lineages
Laurent Marivaux Logo, Rodolfo Salas-Gismondi Logo and Pierre-Olivier Antoine Logo
Published online: 13/09/2017

Keywords: Callitrichinae; Cebinae; Neogene; Primates; South America

https://doi.org/10.18563/m3.3.1.e4

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    This contribution contains the 3D models of the isolated teeth attributed to stem representatives of the Cebuella and Cebus lineages (Cebuella sp. and Cebus sp.), described and figured in the following publication: Marivaux et al. (2016), Dental remains of cebid platyrrhines from the earliest late Miocene of Western Amazonia, Peru: macroevolutionary implications on the extant capuchin and marmoset lineages. American Journal of Physical Anthropology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.23052 

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Published in Volume 03, Issue 01 (2017)

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3D models related to the publication: New data on Amynodontidae (Mammalia, Perissodactyla) from the Eocene of Eastern Europe: phylogenetic and palaeobiogeographic implications
Jérémy Tissier Logo, Damien Becker Logo, Vlad Codrea Logo, Loïc Costeur Logo, Cristina Fărcaş, Alexandru Solomon Logo, Marton Venczel Logo and Olivier Maridet Logo
Published online: 12/03/2018

Keywords: Amynodontidae; Late Eocene; Oligocene; Rhinocerotoidea; Romania

https://doi.org/10.18563/m3.3.4.e5

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    This contribution contains the 3D models described and figured in the following publication: Tissier et al. (in prep.). 

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Published in Volume 03, Issue 04 (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 model related to the publication: New data on the Miocene dormouse Simplomys García-Paredes, 2009 from the peri-alpin basins of Switzerland and Germany: palaeodiversity of a rare genus in Central Europe
Xiaoyu Lu Logo, Olivier Maridet Logo and Jérôme Priéto Logo
Published online: 13/05/2019

Keywords: Early Miocene; Gliridae; Maxilla; Simplomys; Switzerland

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.83

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    This contribution contains the 3D model of the holotype of Simplomys hugi, the new dormouse species from the locality of Glovelier described and figured in the following publication: New data on the Miocene dormouse Simplomys García-Paredes, 2009 from the peri-alpin basins of Switzerland and Germany: palaeodiversity of a rare genus in Central Europe. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12549-018-0339-y 

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Published in Volume 05, issue 02 (2019)

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3D model related to the publication: Niche partitioning of the European carnivorous mammals during the paleogene.
Floréal Solé Logo, Morgane Dubied Logo, Kévin Le Verger Logo and Bastien Mennecart Logo
Published online: 21/01/2019

Keywords: anatomy; France; juvenile; Oligocene; skull

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.63

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D model analyzed in the following publication: Solé et al. (2018), Niche partitioning of the European carnivorous mammals during the paleogene. Palaios. https://doi.org/10.2110/palo.2018.022 

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    Hyaenodon leptorhynchus FSL848325 View specimen

    M3#336

    The specimen FSL848325 is separated in two fragments: the anterior part bears the incisors, the deciduous and permanent canines, while the posterior part bears the right P3, P4, M1 and M2. The P2 is isolated. When combined, the cranium length is approximatively 10.5 cm long. The anterior part is 6.9 cm long and 2.15 cm wide (taken at the level of the P1). The posterior part is 4.8 cm long. The anterior part of the cranium is very narrow.

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    doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.336   state:published




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Published in Volume 05, issue 01 (2019)

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3D models related to the publication: Prenatal growth stages show the development of the ruminant bony labyrinth and petrosal bone.
Loïc Costeur Logo and Bastien Mennecart Logo
Published online: 19/10/2016

Keywords: bony labyrinth; foetus; ossification timing; phylogeny; Ruminantia

https://doi.org/10.18563/m3.2.2.e3

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in Costeur L., Mennecart B., Müller B., Schulz G., 2016. Prenatal growth stages show the development of the ruminant bony labyrinth and petrosal bone. Journal of Anatomy. https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.12549 

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Published in Volume 02, Issue 02 (2017)

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3D models related to the publication: New material of Epiaceratherium and a new species of Mesaceratherium clear up the phylogeny of the early Rhinocerotidae (Perissodactyla)
Jérémy Tissier Logo, Pierre-Olivier Antoine Logo and Damien Becker Logo
Published online: 15/07/2020

Keywords: Epiaceratherium; Molassitherium; Oligocene; Rhinocerotidae

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.116

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    The present 3D Dataset contains two 3D models described in Tissier et al. (https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.200633): the only known complete mandible of the early-branching rhinocerotoid Epiaceratherium magnum Uhlig, 1999, and a hypothetical reconstruction of the complete archetypic skull of Epiaceratherium Heissig, 1969, created by merging three cranial parts from three distinct Epiaceratherium species. 

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    Epiaceratherium magnum NMB.O.B.928 View specimen

    M3#534

    3D surface model of the mandible NMB.O.B.928 of Epiaceratherium magnum, with texture file.

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    Epiaceratherium magnum NMB.O.B.928 + MJSN POI007–245 + NMB.I.O.43 View specimen

    M3#535

    Archetypal reconstruction of the skull of Epiaceratherium, generated by 3D virtual association of the cranium of E. delemontense (MJSN POI007–245, in blue), mandible of E. magnum (NMB.O.B.928, green) and snout of E. bolcense (NMB.I.O.43, in orange).

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Published in Volume 06, issue 03 (2020)

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3D models related to the publication: Siphonodella leiosa (Conodonta), a new unornamented species from the Tournaisian (lower Carboniferous) of Puech de la Suque (Montagne Noire, France).
Louise Souquet Logo, Carlo Corradini Logo and Catherine Girard
Published online: 21/07/2020

Keywords: Carboniferous; Conodonts; holotype; Montagne Noire; Siphonodella

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.115

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models of the holotype and the paratypes of the new species Siphonodella leiosa described and analyzed in the following publication: L. Souquet, C. Corradini, C. Girard: Siphonodella leiosa (Conodonta), a new unornamented species from the Tournaisian (lower Carboniferous) of Puech de la Suque (Montagne Noire, France). Geobios, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geobios.2020.06.004. 

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Published in Volume 06, issue 03 (2020)

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3D models related to the publication: New Cretaceous dinosaur track sites from the Jiaguan Formation, Sichuan Province, China: ichnotaxonomy and preservation
Lida Xing Logo, Jens N. Lallensack Logo, Junhong Mou, Lin Liu Logo, Shan Jiang, Qi Qi Logo, Anthony Romilio Logo, Yong Ye, Xin Shen and Ting Xu
Published online: 08/10/2026

Keywords: Dinosaur tracks; Jiaguan Formation; Photogrammetry

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.317

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    The present 3D dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in Xing et al. (in press), Newly discovered Cretaceous dinosaur track sites from the Jiaguan Formation, Sichuan Province, China: ichnotaxonomy and preservation. The dataset includes photogrammetric 3D models of the specimens shown in Figures 6–9 and 16–17 of the original article. These correspond to track-bearing slabs and selected footprints from the Hongyangoukou and Jinyuxi tracksites and the Shimiaogou 2025 tracksite in the Gulin area, Sichuan Province, China. The Hongyangoukou material comprises three reddish-brown siltstone slabs preserving at least 61 theropod tracks, including nine trackways (HYGK-T1 to HYGK-T9) and isolated footprints (HYGK-TI1 onward). The Jinyuxi material comprises one isolated theropod natural cast (JYX-TI5) assigned to cf. Eubrontes, associated with microbially induced sedimentary structures (MISS). The Shimiaogou 2025 material comprises two slabs preserving at least 25 dinosaur footprints, including ornithopod trackways SMG25-O1 and SMG25-O2, theropod trackway SMG25-T1, and isolated footprints; all occur as natural positive reliefs. The 3D surface models are provided in PLY format. 

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    Eubrontes isp. HYGK Slab 1 View specimen

    M3#1982

    All footprints in Fig. 6 are tridactyl theropod footprints assigned to Morphotype I and tentatively identified as Eubrontes-like. Fig. 6 (Hongyangoukou Slab 1) preserves at least 31 footprints, comprising seven trackways (HYGK-T1–T7) and 15 isolated footprints (HYGK-TI1–TI15). They are preserved as natural molds in reddish-brown siltstone and are heavily weathered, but they generally retain distinct tridactyl outlines and U- or V-shaped metatarsophalangeal regions. Claw impressions are present in some specimens (e.g., T3, T7-L1, and TI9), whereas digital pad impressions are absent. Footprint length ranges from 10.8 to 20.9 cm (mean ≈16.0 cm); the length-to-width ratio ranges from 1.1 to 1.7 (mean ≈1.4); mesaxony is weak (mean ≈0.47); and the divarication angle between digits II and IV ranges from 41° to 73° (mean ≈60°). The stride lengths of T1, T3, T4, and T6 are 144.5, 104.8, 122.3, and 64.5 cm, respectively, corresponding to 9.7, 5.6, 9.4, and 3.3 times their respective mean footprint lengths. T1 and T5 show outward rotations of about 4° and 9°, respectively. T3 is among the best-preserved examples, with digit III the longest and stoutest, digit IV the shortest, and clear claw impressions present on digits II and III, whereas TI10 is a complete tridactyl track. These footprints are therefore small theropod tracks of Morphotype I, tentatively assigned to Eubrontes-like.

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    Eubrontes isp. HYGK Slab 2 View specimen

    M3#1983

    All footprints in Fig. 7 (Hongyangoukou Slab 2) are tridactyl theropod footprints assigned to Morphotype II and tentatively identified as Eubrontes-like. Slab 2 preserves at least 28 footprints, including two trackways (HYGK-T8 and HYGK-T9) and 18 isolated footprints (HYGK-TI16–TI33). Preservation is poorer than on Slab 1: impressions are shallower and more rounded overall; in T9 and in some isolated footprints (e.g., TI17, TI18, TI20, TI23, TI24, and TI26), discrete digit impressions are not recognizable and instead appear as oval depressions, whereas the remaining footprints show three discernible digit impressions. No digital pad impressions were observed; the metatarsophalangeal region is U-shaped, and relatively clear claw impressions are preserved in some tracks, such as T8-R1, TI18, and TI31. Footprint length ranges from 11.2 to 21.6 cm (mean 15.1 cm); the length-to-width ratio ranges from 0.9 to 1.7 (mean 1.4); mesaxony is weak (mean 0.45); and the divarication angle between digits II and IV ranges from 46° to 62° (mean 54°). The stride lengths of T8 and T9 are 60 cm and 116 cm, corresponding to approximately 4 and 7.7 times the average footprint length, respectively; the pace angulation of T9 is 166°. TI31 is relatively well preserved and markedly symmetrical, with digit III being the stoutest and longest, and with a distinct, sharp claw impression.

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    Eubrontes isp. HYGK Slab 3 View specimen

    M3#1984

    All footprints in Fig. 8 (Hongyangoukou Slab 3) are tridactyl theropod footprints assigned to Morphotype I and tentatively identified as Eubrontes-like. Slab 3 preserves at least seven isolated footprints (HYGK-TI34–TI40) and no trackways; these footprints have relatively distinct tridactyl outlines and U- or V-shaped metatarsophalangeal regions, with some specimens (e.g., TI37 and TI38) preserving claw impressions but lacking digital pad impressions. The divarication angle between digits II and IV on Slab 3 ranges from 53° to 57° (mean 56°). As members of Morphotype I, they fall within the morphotype ranges for footprint length (10.8–20.9 cm; mean 16.0 cm), length-to-width ratio (1.1–1.7; mean 1.4), and mesaxony (weak; mean 0.47).

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    Eubrontes isp. JYX-TI5 View specimen

    M3#1985

    JYX-TI5 is tentatively assigned to cf. Eubrontes. It is preserved as a natural cast on dark red quartz sandstone, with a preservation grade of 0.5–1.5. It shows largely complete digit impressions and a metatarsophalangeal region, as well as some claw impressions, but no digital pad impressions. The footprint has three distinct digit impressions, a relatively distinct U-shaped metatarsophalangeal region, a separation between the proximal region of digit III and the metatarsophalangeal region, and relatively clear claw impressions; its surface bears irregular linear ridges that likely represent microbially induced sedimentary structures (MISS). JYX-TI5 is 22.1 cm long, with a length-to-width ratio of 1.5, weak mesaxony (0.45), and a divarication angle between digits II and IV of 50°; the interdigital angle between digits II and III is slightly larger than that between digits III and IV.

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    Grallator isp. SMG25 Slab 1 View specimen

    M3#1986

    Fig. 16 includes ornithopod footprints assigned to Caririchnium isp. and theropod footprints tentatively assigned to cf. Grallator. The ornithopod tracks are natural casts, clearest on Slab 1, and show a distinct quadripartite structure. Preservation grade is 1–2; footprint length is 23.5–31.2 cm (mean 27.3 cm), and length-to-width ratio is 1.2–1.5 (mean 1.4). They are highly symmetrical, with three clear rounded digit impressions and a sub-circular metatarsophalangeal region separated by a depression; claw impressions are absent, mesaxony is weak (0.24–0.38; mean 0.30), and the mean divarication angle between digits II and IV is 49°. The potential trackway SMG25-O2 has a pace length about 2.7 times the footprint length, a pace angulation of 111°, and inward rotation of about 15°. The theropod tracks are mostly isolated, with only one potential trackway, SMG25-T1, on Slab 1. Preservation grade is 1–2; footprints are small (8.5–20.4 cm) and generally slender, mostly complete tridactyl impressions with digit III longest and digit II shortest, V-shaped metatarsophalangeal regions, and faint claw impressions or digital pads in some tracks. SMG25-T1 comprises two footprints (mean length 19.9 cm, length-to-width ratio 1.9, mesaxony 0.54, mean divarication angle between digits II and IV 41°). Isolated footprint TI9 is the best preserved (length 9.8 cm, length-to-width ratio 2.1, mesaxony 0.72, divarication angle between digits II and IV 38°), with the metatarsophalangeal pad of digit IV aligned along the axis of digit III.

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    Grallator isp. SMG25 Slab 2 View specimen

    M3#1987

    cf. Grallator is the dominant ichnotaxon in Fig. 17, which preserves 12 isolated cf. Grallator footprints, all preserved as natural positive reliefs with preservation grade 1–2. These small theropod tracks are 8.5–20.4 cm long and generally slender, and are mostly complete tridactyl impressions with digit III longest and digit II shortest, V-shaped metatarsophalangeal regions, and faint claw impressions or digital pads in some specimens.

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3D models related to the publication: A new, tiny dichobunoid artiodactyl from the Eocene of India revisits the lower body size limit in artiodactyls
Romain Weppe Logo, Charles Leriche, Mohd Waqas Logo, Rajendra Rana Logo, Ashok Sahni and Thierry Smith Logo
Published online: 14/10/2026

Keywords: Body mass; Dispersal corridors; Mammals; Phylogeny; Subathu Formation

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.312

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    This 3D dataset contains the 3D models of the fossil specimens of Lilliputia gujjarorum, a new tiny dichobunoid artiodactyl from the early middle Eocene of northwestern India. The material includes the holotype, GU/RJ/003 (Rajouri Collection, H.N.B. Garhwal University), consisting of an associated left mandible fragment preserving the distal part of p4 and m1–3 (GU/RJ/003a) and a left maxillary fragment preserving P4 and M1–3 (GU/RJ/003b), as well as the referred specimen GU/RJ/005, a right mandible fragment preserving m1–2. The exceptionally small body size of Lilliputia, among the smallest known in Artiodactyla, together with its mosaic of primitive and derived dental characters, provides new insights into the early evolution, palaeobiogeography, and ecological diversification of artiodactyls during the Eocene. 

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3D models related to the publication: What Jaws and Teeth Reveal: Tracing Fine-Scale Ecological Adaptation in Two Cypriot Mice
Morgane Dubied Logo, Emilie A. Hardouin Logo, Georges P. Mitsainas Logo and Sabrina Renaud Logo
Published online: 14/10/2026

Keywords: Cyprus endemics; mastication; Mus cypriacus; Mus musculus domesticus; occlusal relief

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.300

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    This contribution contains 3D models of upper molar rows of Cypriot mice (Mus cypriacus) and house mice (Mus musculus domesticus) from the island of Cyprus. Although morphologically similar and occasionally syntopic, the two species differ in habitat use and dietary strategies, ranging from anthropogenic resources in M. m. domesticus to a more natural and diversified trophic niche in M. cypriacus. Mandibular and molar shape variation was quantified through 3D geometric morphometrics, enabling the detection of interspecific differences, allometric trends, and age-related dental wear trajectories. The morphometric descriptors were evaluated for their capacity to capture phylogenetic divergence, ecological specialization, and ontogenetic dynamics. Results highlight that subtle morphological signals can expose fine-scale ecological processes and species-specific adaptive strategies. 

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