3D models related to the publication: What Jaws and Teeth Reveal: Tracing Fine-Scale Ecological Adaptation in Two Cypriot Mice

Morgane Dubied , Emilie A. Hardouin , Georges P. Mitsainas and Sabrina Renaud

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. 

Mus cypriacus APO1 View specimen

M3#1897 Upper molar row APO1 Mus cypriacus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1897   state:in_press

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Mus cypriacus BET2 View specimen

M3#1898 Upper molar row BET2 Mus cypriacus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1898   state:in_press

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Mus cypriacus FON1 View specimen

M3#1899 Upper molar row FON1 Mus cypriacus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1899   state:in_press

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Mus cypriacus FON2 View specimen

M3#1900 Upper molar row FON2 Mus cypriacus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1900   state:in_press

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Mus cypriacus KOU1 View specimen

M3#1901 Upper molar row KOU1 Mus cypriacus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1901   state:in_press

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Mus musculus KOF1 View specimen

M3#1902 Upper molar row KOF1 Mus musculus domesticus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1902   state:in_press

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Mus musculus LEF1 View specimen

M3#1903 Upper molar row LEF1 Mus musculus domesticus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1903   state:in_press

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Mus musculus MEN1 View specimen

M3#1904 Upper molar row MEN1 Mus musculus domesticus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1904   state:in_press

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Mus musculus TSE2 View specimen

M3#1905 Upper molar row TSE2 Mus musculus domesticus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1905   state:in_press

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Mus musculus XYL5 View specimen

M3#1906 Upper molar row XYL5 Mus musculus domesticus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1906   state:in_press

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