This contribution contains the 3D models described and figured in the following publication: Hautier L, Tabuce R, Kassegne KE, Amoudji YZ, Mourlam M, Orliac M, Quillévéré F, Charruault A-L, Johnson AKC, Guinot G. 2021. New middle Eocene proboscidean from Togo illuminates the early evolution of the elephantiform-like dental pattern. 

Dagbatitherium tassyi ULDG-DAG1 View specimen

	M3#769 3D model of a molar of Dagbatitherium tassyi. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.769   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#771 µCT scan of a molar of Dagbatitherium tassyi. Type: "3D_CT" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.771   state:published	Download CT data

The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D model analyzed in Presence of the ground sloth Valgipes bucklandi (Xenarthra, Folivora, Scelidotheriinae) in southern Uruguay during the Late Pleistocene: Ecological and biogeographical implications. Quaternary International. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.quaint.2021.06.011 

Valgipes bucklandi CAV 1573 View specimen

M3#797 Left tibia-fibula Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.797   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models of the holotype mandible and referred fragmented skull of the new species Amphimoschus xishuiensis analyzed in the article Li, Y.-K., Mennecart, B., Aiglstorfer, M., Ni, X.-J., Li, Q., Deng, T. 2021. The early evolution of cranial appendages in Bovoidea revealed by new species of Amphimoschus (Mammalia: Ruminantia) from China. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society https://doi.org/10.1093/zoolinnean/zlab053 

Amphimoschus xishuiensis IVPP V 25521.1 View specimen

M3#803 the holotype, a right hemimandible with tooth row p2 to m3 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.803   state:published

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Amphimoschus xishuiensis IVPP V 25521.2 View specimen

M3#804 referred material, anterior part of a skull with right P4-M3 and left P3-M2 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.804   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models of Carboniferous-Permian chondrichthyan neurocrania analyzed in “Phylogenetic implications of the systematic reassessment of Xenacanthiformes and ‘Ctenacanthiformes’ (Chondrichthyes) neurocrania from the Carboniferous-Permian Autun Basin (France)”. 

cf. Triodus sp MNHN.F.AUT811 View specimen

M3#834 MHNH.F.AUT811 (isolated neurocranium) in dorsal view. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.834   state:published

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indet indet MNHN.F.AUT812 View specimen

M3#835 MHNH.F.AUT812 (isolated neurocranium) in dorsal view. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.835   state:published

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indet indet MNHN.F.AUT813 View specimen

M3#836 MHNH.F.AUT813 (isolated neurocranium) in dorsal view. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.836   state:published

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cf. Triodus sp MNHN.F.AUT814 View specimen

M3#837 MHNH.F.AUT814 (isolated neurocranium) in dorsal view. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.837   state:published

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cf. Triodus sp MHNE.2021.9.1 View specimen

M3#838 MHNE.2021.9.1 (isolated neurocranium) in dorsal view. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.838   state:published

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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  
  

Ashaninkacebus simpsoni UFAC-CS 066 View specimen

M3#1114 Right first upper molar (rM1), pristine. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1114   state:published

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We provide a 3D reconstruction of the skull of Latimeria chalumnae that can be easily accessed and visualized for a better understanding of its cranial anatomy. Different skeletal elements are saved as separate PLY files that can be combined to visualize the entire skull or isolated to virtually dissect the skull. We included some guidelines for a fast and easy visualization of the 3D skull. 

Latimeria chalumnae MHNG 1080.070 View specimen

M3#1254 the skeletal elements of the skull of Latimeria chalumnae included in 26 different PLY files Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1254   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains 3D models of the cranium surface and of the bony labyrinth endocast of the stem bat Vielasia sigei. They are used by (Hand et al., 2023) to explore the phylogenetic position of this species, to infer its laryngeal echolocating capabilities, and to eventually discuss chiropteran evolution before the crown clade diversification. 

Vielasia sigei UM VIE-250 View specimen

	M3#1269 External surface of the cranium Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1269   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#1270 Virtual endocast of the right bony labyrinth Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1270   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 models of Protocetus atavus described and figured in the following publication: Berger et al. (2025) The endocranial anatomy of Protocetids and its implications for early whale evolution.
  

Protocetus atavus SMNS-P-11084 View specimen

	M3#1654 Textured model of the whole skull Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1654   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#1655 Brain endocast Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1655   state:published	Download 3D surface file

This project presents the osteological connexions of the petrosal bone of the extant Hippopotamidae Hippopotamus amphibius and Choeropsis liberiensis by a virtual osteological dissection of the ear region. The petrosal, the bulla, the sinuses and the major morphological features surrounding the petrosal bone are labelled, both in situ and in an exploded model presenting disassembly views. The directional underwater hearing mode of Hippopotamidae is discussed based on the new observations. 

Choeropsis liberiensis UPPal-M09-5-005a View specimen

	M3#1 Labelled compact model of the right ear region of Choeropsis liberiensis (UPPal-M09-5-005a) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf1   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#2 Labelled exploded model of the right ear region of Choeropsis liberiensis (UPPal-M09-5-005a) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf2   state:published	Download 3D surface file

Hippopotamus amphibius UM N179 View specimen

	M3#3 Labelled compact model of the right ear region of Hippopotamus amphibius (UM N 179) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf3   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#4 Labelled exploded model of the right ear region of Hippopotamus amphibius (UM N 179) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf4   state:published	Download 3D surface file

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. 

Prodremotherium sp. UM PFY 4053 View specimen

M3#7 Labelled 3D model of right isolated petrosal of Prodremotherium sp. from Pech de Fraysse (Quercy, MP 28) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf7   state:published

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Prodremotherium sp. UM PFY 4054 View specimen

M3#8 Labelled 3D model of right isolated petrosal of Prodremotherium sp. from Pech de Fraysse (Quercy, MP 28) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf8   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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Archaeozoological studies are increasingly using new methods and approaches to explore questions about domestication. Here, we provide 3D models of three archaeological Canis lupus skulls from Belgium originating from the sites of Goyet (31,680±250BP; 31,890+240/-220BP), Trou des Nutons (21,810±90BP) and Trou Balleux (postglacial). Since their identification as either wolves or early dogs is still debated, we present these models as additional tools for further investigating their evolutionary history and the history of dog domestication. 

Canis lupus Goyet 2860 View specimen

M3#21 3D surface model of the cranium of the Late Pleistocene Canis lupus "Goyet 2860" from the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf21   state:published

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Canis lupus Trou Balleux no-nr View specimen

M3#22 3D surface model of the cranium of the Late Pleistocene Canis lupus "Trou Balleux no-nr" from the University of Liège, Belgium Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf22   state:published

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Canis lupus Trou des Nutons 2559-1 View specimen

M3#23 3D surface model of the cranium of the Late Pleistocene Canis lupus "Trou des Nutons 2559-1" from the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf23   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in Neogene sloth assemblages (Mammalia, Pilosa) of the Cocinetas Basin (La Guajira, Colombia): implications for the Great American Biotic Interchange. Palaeontology. doi: 10.1111/pala.12244
  

cf. Nothrotherium indet. MUN STRI 12924 View specimen

M3#106 Fragmentary basicranium with posterior portion of the skull roof. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.106   state:published

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indet. indet. MUN STRI 16535 View specimen

M3#107 Complete left ulna of a Scelidotheriinae gen. et sp. indet. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.107   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in Velazco P. M., Grohé C. 2017. Comparative anatomy of the bony labyrinth of the bats Platalina genovensium (Phyllostomidae, Lonchophyllinae) and Tomopeas ravus (Molossidae, Tomopeatinae). Biotempo 14(2). 

Platalina genovensium 278520 View specimen

M3#276 Right bony labyrinth surface positioned (.PLY) Labels associated (.FLG) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.276   state:published

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Tomopeas ravus 278525 View specimen

M3#277 Right bony labyrinth surface (.PLY) Labels associated (.FLG) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.277   state:published

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This note presents the 3D model of the hemi-mandible UM-PAT 159 of the MP7 Diacodexis species D. cf. gigasei and 3D models corresponding to the restoration of the ascending ramus, broken on the original specimen, and to a restoration of a complete mandible based on the preserved left hemi-mandible.  

Diacodexis cf. gigasei UMPAT159 View specimen

	M3#315 3D models of UM PAT 159 after the restoration of the ascending ramus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.315   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#316 restoration of a complete mandible based on the preserved left hemi-mandible UM PAT 159 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.316   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#317 3D model of the hemi-mandible UM PAT 159 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.317   state:published	Download 3D surface file

The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in the article entitled "One skull to rule them all? Descriptive and comparative anatomy of the masticatory apparatus in five mice species based on traditional and digital dissections" (Ginot et al. 2018, Journal of Morphology, https://doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20845). 

Mus cervicolor R7314 View specimen

M3#343 .ply surfaces of the skull and masticatory muscles of Mus cervicolor. Created with MorphoDig, .pos and .ntw files also included. Scans were obtained thanks to the Institut des Sciences de l'Evolution de Montpellier MRI platform. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.343   state:published

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Mus caroli R7264 View specimen

M3#344 .ply surfaces of the skull and masticatory muscles of Mus caroli. Created with MorphoDig, .pos and .ntw files also included. Scans were obtained thanks to the Institut des Sciences de l'Evolution de Montpellier MRI platform. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.344   state:published

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Mus fragilicauda R7260 View specimen

M3#345 .ply surfaces of the skull and masticatory muscles of Mus fragilicauda. Created with MorphoDig, .pos and .ntw files also included. Scans were obtained thanks to the Institut des Sciences de l'Evolution de Montpellier MRI platform. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.345   state:published

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Mus pahari R7226 View specimen

M3#346 .ply surfaces of the skull and masticatory muscles of Mus pahari. Created with MorphoDig, .pos and .ntw files also included. Scans were obtained thanks to the Institut des Sciences de l'Evolution de Montpellier MRI platform. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.346   state:published

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Mus minutoides minutoides-1 View specimen

M3#347 .ply surfaces of the skull and masticatory muscles of Mus minutoides. Created with MorphoDig, .pos and .ntw files also included. Scans were obtained thanks to the Institut des Sciences de l'Evolution de Montpellier MRI platform. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.347   state:published

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This contribution provides for the first time the 3D model of the type specimen of Molassitherium delemontense (Mammalia, Rhinocerotidae) described in the following publication: Becker et al. (2013), Journal of Systematic Palaeontology, Vol. 11, Issue 8, 947–972, https://doi.org/10.1080/14772019.2012.699007. Conservation issues of the specimen and solutions using 3D model and 3D prints are detailed. 

Molassitherium delemontense MJSN POI007–245 View specimen

M3#384 Skull of Molassitherium delemontense Becker and Antoine, 2013 (in Becker et al. 2013): holotype Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.384   state:published

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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 

Simplomys hugi MJSN-GLM017-0001 View specimen

M3#385 the left maxilla with four teeth ( DP4, P4, M1 and M2) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.385   state:published

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This contribution contains the 3D model of the fossil talus of a small-bodied anthropoid primate (Platyrrhini, Cebidae, Cebinae) discovered from lower Miocene deposits of Peruvian Amazonia (MD-61 locality, Upper Madre de Dios Basin). This fossil was described and figured in the following publication: Marivaux et al. (2012), A platyrrhine talus from the early Miocene of Peru (Amazonian Madre de Dios Sub-Andean Zone). Journal of Human Evolution.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhevol.2012.07.005  

Cebinae indet. sp. MUSM-2024 View specimen

M3#380 Right talus 3D surface of a Miocene Cebinae indet. primate Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.380   state:published

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