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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: Triassic turtles of France: the first European Rhaetian stem turtle taxon (clades Testudinata, Proterochersidae)
Tomasz Szczygielski Logo, Fanny Celestin, Sylvain Adnet Logo and Guillaume Guinot Logo
Published online: 20/08/2026

Keywords: North Pangaea; Proterochersidae; Rhaetian; Testudinata; Triassic

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.301

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models produced for the paper "Szczygielski, T., Celestin, F., Adnet, S., Guinot, G., 2026. Triassic turtles of France: the first European Rhaetian stem turtle taxon (clades Testudinata, Proterochersidae). Swiss Journal of Palaeontology". The digitized material consists of shell and appendicular skeleton fragments of the first diagnostic stem turtle from the European Rhaetian and showcases a number of autapomorphic characters. 

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3D models related to the publication: Neurovascular system and dental renewal in the rostrum of Spinosauridae: new descriptions and implications on non-olfactive snout sensitivity of dinosaurs 
Frederic Pittet Logo and Florent Goussard Logo
Published online: 24/06/2026

Keywords: dental renewal; neurovascular; rostrum; sensitivity; Spinosauridae

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.272

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models of three specimens of Spinosauridae: two Cristatusaurus lapparenti Taquet & Russell, 1998 (MNHN.F.GDF365 and MNHN.F.GDF366) and one Spinosaurus maroccanus Russell, 1996 (MNHN.F.SAM124). These specimens are analyzed and discussed in Pittet F. 2026. Neurovascular system and dental renewal in the rostrum of Spinosauridae: new descriptions and implications on non-olfactive snout sensitivity of dinosaurs, Geodiversitas

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Published in Volume 12, issue 02 (2026)

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3D models related to the publication : Nouvelles données géologiques et biostratigraphiques du gisement paléontologique à vertébrés de Mauvières, à Marcilly-sur-Maulne (Miocène Inférieur et Moyen ; Indre-et-Loire, France)
Alexandre Robert-Duarte Logo, Cyril Gagnaison Logo, Bastien Mennecart Logo, Réjanne Le Bivic Logo and Maxime Denis Logo
Published online: 31/08/2026

Keywords: lower jaw; Lower jaw; Lower Miocene; mammals; tooth.; turtle

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.311

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    The present 3D Dataset contains 3D models (1 turtle and 7 mammals) from the french Lower Miocene described in: Gagnaison C., Mennecart B., Bailleul J., Barrier P., Chenot É., Toullec R., Potel S., Martin H., Millet A. & Memeteau D. 2023. — Nouvelles données géologiques et biostratigraphiques du gisement paléontologique à vertébrés de Mau­vières, à Marcilly-sur-Maulne (Miocène inférieur et moyen ; Indre-et-Loire, France). Geodiversitas 45 (16): 449-478. https://doi.org/10.5252/geodiversitas2023v45a16.  

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3D models related to the publication: A 3D atlas of the trigeminal nerve and its relevance for comparative studies of the masticatory apparatus in rodents.
Lionel Hautier Logo, Marcos A. Alves Logo, Léa Da Cunha Logo and Benoit Moison Logo
Published online: 15/07/2026

Keywords: comparative anatomy; Comparative anatomy; masticatory muscles; rodents; trigeminal nerve

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.307

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    This contribution contains the 3D models described and figured in the following publication: Hautier L, Da Cunha L, Alves Filho M, Moison B, Besson L, Fabre P-H. 20XX. A 3D atlas of the trigeminal nerve and its relevance for comparative studies of the masticatory apparatus in rodents. Journal of Anatomy
      

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3D models related to the publication: New records of platyrrhine primates (Atelidae and Cebidae) from the Miocene of Western Amazonia, State of Acre, Brazil
Laurent Marivaux Logo, Francisco R. Negri Logo and Ana M. Ribeiro Logo
Published online: 03/08/2026

Keywords: Brazilian Amazonia; Neogene; Paleobiogeography; Platyrrhini

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.293

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    This contribution contains the three-dimensional digital models of fossil remains of platyrrhine primates from the late Middle to early Late Miocene (Upper Solimões Formation) of the State of Acre, Brazil (Western Amazonia). These fossils were described, figured and discussed in the following publication: Marivaux et al. (2026), New records of platyrrhine primates (Atelidae and Cebidae) from the Miocene of Western Amazonia, State of Acre, Brazil. Journal of Mammalian Evolution https://doi.org/10.1007/s10914-026-09829-z
      

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3D model related to the publication: Earliest-diverging rhynchocephalian from Gondwana: a new sphenodontian from the Upper Triassic Los Colorados Formation (northwestern Argentina).
Leandro C. Gaetano Logo, Juan C. Sotomayor Chacón Logo, María R. Arcaria Logo, Nahuel Vega, Juan M. Leardi Logo, Federico D. Seoane and Alejandro Otero
Published online: 31/08/2026

Keywords: anatomy; Gondwana; Late Triassic; Norian; Sphenodontia

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.290

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    This contribution contains the 3D dataset analyzed in L. C. Gaetano, J. C. Sotomayor Chacón, M. R. Arcaria, N. Vega, J. M. Leardi, F. D. Seoane, and A. Otero. submitted. Earliest-diverging rhynchocephalian from Gondwana: a new sphenodontian from the Upper Triassic Los Colorados Formation (northwestern Argentina). Scientific Reports. 

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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

    M3#902

    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.

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Published in Volume 08, issue 01 (2022)

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3D models related to the publication: A basal representative of Cetacea from the Eocene of India.
Mohd Waqas Logo, Romain Weppe Logo, Vincent Lazzari Logo, Cecile Blondel Logo, Laurent Marivaux Logo, Anne-Lise Charruault Logo, Maurin Tarly, Adélaide Euriat Logo, Renaud Lebrun Logo, Rajendra Rana Logo, Thierry Smith Logo and Maëva J. Orliac Logo
Published online: 16/03/2026

Keywords: Cetacea; CT-scan; mandibular canal; Middle Eocene

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.279

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models of the holotype and only specimen of Kalakocetus aurorae, a new cetacean retrieved from the Kalakot area in northwestern India. This specimen consists in a left hemimandible preserving the root of i3, p2, p4, m1 and m3 in situ. Its primitive morphology, with a tricuspid m3 morphologically intermediate between Raoellidae and Pakicetidae, makes it the first offshoot of Cetacea and provides crucial new elements to understand the setting up of the peculiar dental morphology of early cetaceans.
      

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Published in Volume 12, issue 01 (2026)

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3D atlas and comparative osteology of the middle ear ossicles among Eulipotyphla (Mammalia, Placentalia).
Daisuke Koyabu Logo
Published online: 03/05/2017

Keywords: aquatic adaptation; convergence; Eulipotyphla; fossorial adaptation; hearing

https://doi.org/10.18563/m3.3.2.e3

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    Considerable morphological variations are found in the middle ear among mammals. Here I present a three-dimensional atlas of the middle ear ossicles of eulipotyphlan mammals. This group has radiated into various environments as terrestrial, aquatic, and subterranean habitats independently in multiple lineages. Therefore, eulipotyphlans are an ideal group to explore the form-function relationship of the middle ear ossicles. This comparative atlas of hedgehogs, true shrews, water shrews, mole shrews, true moles, and shrew moles encourages future studies of the middle ear morphology of this diverse group.
      

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Published in Volume 03, Issue 02 (2017)

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A 3D geometric morphometric dataset quantifying skeletal variation in birds
Alexander Bjarnason Logo and Roger Benson Logo
Published online: 09/02/2021

Keywords: birds; geometric morphometrics; macroevolution; Morphology; skeleton

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.125

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    Macroevolution is integral to understanding the patterns of the diversification of life. As the life sciences increasingly use big data approaches, large multivariate datasets are required to test fundamental macroevolutionary hypotheses. In vertebrate evolution, large datasets have been created to quantify morphological variation, largely focusing on particular areas of the skeleton. We provide a landmarking protocol to quantify morphological variation in skeletal elements across the head, trunk, hindlimb and forelimb using 3-dimensional landmarks and semilandmarks, and present a large pan-skeletal database of bird morphology for 149 taxa across avian phylogeny using CT scan data. This large collection of 3D models and geometric morphometric data is open access and can be used in the future for new research, teaching and outreach. The 3D models and CT scans of the 149 specimens related to this project can be downloaded at MorphoSource (https://www.morphosource.org/projects/00000C420

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Published in Volume 07, issue 01 (2021)

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3D models related to the publication: A comprehensive evolutionary history of Peradectidae (Mammalia: Metatheria) revealed by a new dental morphology-based phylogenetic framework, with insights from late early Eocene French specimens
Killian Gernelle Logo, Sandrine Ladevèze Logo and Rodolphe Tabuce Logo
Published online: 16/07/2026

Keywords: Cenozoic; Laurasia; opossum-like; phylogeny; tribosphenic teeth

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.296

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    This contribution contains three-dimensional models of the holotypes of Europeradectes marivauxi Gernelle, 2026, and E. williamsoni Gernelle, 2026, as well as other fossil material referred to these species from their type locality, Prémontré (Paris Basin; late early Eocene, 50.4-50.3 Ma). These specimens, among the youngest known for Europeradectes Gernelle, 2026, were analyzed and discussed in: Gernelle et al. (2026), A comprehensive evolutionary history of Peradectidae (Mammalia: Metatheria) revealed by a new dental morphology-based phylogenetic framework, with insights from late early Eocene French specimens. 

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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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3D models related to the publication: Novel information on the braincase of Megaraptor namunhuaiquii (Dinosauria: Theropoda) using X-ray tomography: pneumaticity, paleoneurology and their paleobiological implications
Ariana Paulina-Carabajal Logo and Juan D. Porfiri Logo
Published online: 29/06/2026

Keywords: Dinosaur hearing; hunting habits; Megaraptoridae; neuroanatomy; Sense Biology

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.291

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in the following publication: Paulina-Carabajal, A., and Porfiri, J.D. 2026. Novel information on the braincase of Megaraptor namunhuaiquii (Dinosauria: Theropoda) using X-ray tomography: pneumaticity, paleoneurology and their paleobiological implications. Ameghiniana 63(1), 16-32
      

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Published in Volume 12, issue 02 (2026)

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3D models related to the publication: A new primate community from the earliest Oligocene of the Atlantic margin of Northwest Africa: Systematic, paleobiogeographic and paleoenvironmental implications
Laurent Marivaux Logo, Anne-Lise Charruault Logo and Mouloud Benammi Logo
Published online: 20/06/2024

Keywords: Africa; Anthropoidea; Atlantic Sahara; Eocene/Oligocene transition; Strepsirrhini

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.208

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    This contribution contains the three-dimensional digital models of the dental fossil material of anthropoid and strepsirrhine primates, discovered in Lower Oligocene detrital deposits outcropping in the Porto Rico and El Argoub areas, east of the Dakhla peninsula region (Atlantic Sahara; in the south of Morocco, near the northern border of Mauritania). These fossils were described, figured and discussed in the following publication: Marivaux et al. (2024), A new primate community from the earliest Oligocene of the Atlantic margin of Northwest Africa: Systematic, paleobiogeographic and paleoenvironmental implications. Journal of Human Evolution. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhevol.2024.103548 

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Published in Volume 10, issue 02 (2024)

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3D models related to the publication: Vitaceae seed and wood fossils from the Eocene–Oligocene phosphatic fissure fillings of Quercy, southwestern France
Yiyun Chen, Anaïs Boura Logo, Maëva J. Orliac Logo, Renaud Lebrun Logo and Cédric Del Rio Logo
Published online: 10/06/2026

Keywords: Eocene; Oligocene; Seed; Vitis

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.306

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    The present 3D dataset contains the 3D models of two fossil seeds of Vitaceae from the Quercy fossiliferous area, southwestern France. One seed comes from the Eocene locality of Fontoffre 2, and the other from the Oligocene locality of Baraval. These seeds document new fossil species within the Vitaceae family and illustrate the morphological diversity of this family during the Palaeogene. The CT scan data were processed with ImageJ and Mimics Innovation Suite version 1.13 to reconstruct the specimens. Here we provide .stl files that can be easily opened with the software MeshLab. 

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Published in Volume 12, issue 02 (2026)

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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: Exon capture museomics deciphers the nine-banded armadillo species complex and identifies a new species endemic to the Guiana Shield.
Mathilde Barthe Logo, Lionel Hautier Logo, Guillaume Billet Logo, Anderson Feijó Logo, Benoit Moison Logo, Benoît de Thoisy Logo, François Catzeflis Logo and Frédéric Delsuc Logo
Published online: 28/06/2024

Keywords: carapace; Dasypus guianensis; holotype; skeleton; Xenarthra

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.204

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    This contribution contains 3D models of the holotype of a new species of long-nosed armadillos, the Guianan long-nosed armadillo (Dasypus guianensis) described in the following publication: Barthe M., Rancilhac L., Arteaga M. C., Feijó A., Tilak M.-K., Justy F., Loughry W. J., McDonough C. M., de Thoisy B., Catzeflis F., Billet G., Hautier L., Nabholz B., and Delsuc F. 2024. Exon capture museomics deciphers the nine-banded armadillo species complex and identifies a new species endemic to the Guiana Shield. Systematic Biology, syae027. https://doi.org/10.1093/sysbio/syae027
      

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Published in Volume 10, issue 02 (2024)

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The endocranial cast of a 10 ka intentionally deformed human cranium from China
Yin Qiyu Logo, Li Qiang Logo, Ma Ming Logo, Zhang Wei Logo and Ni Xijun Logo
Published online: 27/07/2022

Keywords: endocranial cast; intentional cranial deformation; Northeast China

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.169

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    This contribution contains the 3D model of an endocranial cast analyzed in “A 10 ka intentionally deformed human skull from Northeast Asia”. There are many studies on the morphological characteristics of intentional cranial deformation (ICD), but few related 3D models were published. Here, we present the surface model of an intentionally deformed 10 ka human cranium for further research on ICD practice. The 3D model of the endocranial cast of this ICD cranium was discovered near Harbin City, Province Heilongjiang, Northeast China. The fossil preserved only the frontal, parietal, and occipital bones. To complete the endocast model of the specimen, we printed a 3D model and used modeling clay to reconstruct the missing part based on the general form of the modern human endocast morphology.
      

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    Homo sapiens IVPP-PA1616 View specimen

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    The frontal region of the endocast is flattened, probably formed by the constant pressure on the frontal bone during growth. There is a well-developed frontal crest on the endocranial surface. The endocast widens posteriorly from the frontal lobe. The widest point of the endocast is at the lateral border of the parietal lobe. The lower parietal areas display a marked lateral expansion. The overall shape of the endocast is asymmetrical, with the left side of the parietal lobe being more laterally expanded than the right side. Like the frontal lobe, the occipital lobe is also anteroposteriorly flattened.

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    The original endocranial cast model (with texture) of IVPP-PA1616. It shows the original structures of the specimen, and was not altered in any way.

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Published in Volume 08, issue 03 (2022)

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The petrosal bone of Prodremotherium sp. (Artiodactyla, Ruminantia).
Alexandre Assemat Logo and Nicolas L. M. Brualla Logo
Published online: 13/02/2015

Keywords: Late Oligocene; MP 26; MP 28; periotic bone; ruminant

https://doi.org/10.18563/m3.1.2.e1

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    This project presents the 3D models of two isolated petrosals from the Oligocene locality of Pech de Fraysse (Quercy, France) here attributed to the genus Prodremotherium Filhol, 1877. Our aim is to describe the petrosal morphology of this Oligocene “early ruminant” as only few data are available in the literature for Oligocene taxa. 

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Published in Vol. 01, Issue 02 (2015)

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