This contribution contains the 3D models of the isolated teeth of Canaanimico amazonensis, a new stem platyrrhine primate, described and figured in the following publication: Marivaux et al. (2016), Neotropics provide insights into the emergence of New World monkeys: new dental evidence from the late Oligocene of Peruvian Amazonia. Journal of Human Evolution. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhevol.2016.05.011
  

Canaanimico amazonensis MUSM-2499 View specimen

M3#289 3D model of left upper M2 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.289   state:published

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Canaanimico amazonensis MUSM-2500 View specimen

M3#290 3D model of left upper M1 (lingual part) Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.290   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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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. 

Callorhinchus milii 001 View specimen

M3#708 3D models of the cranial skeleton and muscles of Callorhinchus milii, created using Mimics. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.708   state:published

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Scyliorhinus canicula 002 View specimen

M3#709 3D models of the cranial skeleton and muscles of Scyliorhinus canicula, created using Mimics. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.709   state:published

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This contribution contains the 3D model described and figured in the following publication: New turtles from the Late Cretaceous of Monte Alto-SP, Brazil, including cranial osteology, neuroanatomy and phylogenetic position of a new taxon. PalZ. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12542-017-0397-x 

Yuraramirim montealtensis 04-0008/89 View specimen

M3#278 3D surfaces related to specimen MPMA 04-0008/89. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.278   state:published

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The presented dataset contains the 3D surface scan of the holotype of Birgeria americana, a partial skull described and depicted in: Romano, C., Jenks, J.F., Jattiot, R., Scheyer, T.M., Bylund, K.G. & Bucher, H. 2017. Marine Early Triassic Actinopterygii from Elko County (Nevada, USA): implications for the Smithian equatorial vertebrate eclipse. Journal of Paleontology. https://doi.org/10.1017/jpa.2017.36 . 

Birgeria americana NMMNH P-66225 View specimen

M3#175 NMMNH P-66225 is from upper lower Smithian to lower upper Smithian beds (Thaynes Group). The collecting site is located about 2.75 km south-southeast of the Winecup Ranch, east-central Elko County, Nevada, USA. P-66225 is a partial skull preserved within a large limestone nodule, with its right side exposed. It preserves the portion between the cleithrum posteriorly, and the level of the hind margin of the orbital opening anteriorly. The fossil has a length of 26 cm. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.175   state:published

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This contribution contains the 3D model of the holotype of Chambius kasserinensis, the basalmost ‘elephant-shrew’ figured in the following publication: New remains of Chambius kasserinensis from the Eocene of Tunisia and evaluation of proposed affinities for Macroscelidea (Mammalia, Afrotheria). https://doi.org/10.1080/08912963.2017.1297433 

Chambius kasserinensis CBI-1-06 View specimen

M3#146 3D model of the holotype maxilla of Chambius kasserinensis. The 3D surface was extracted manually from the limestone matrix within AVIZO 9.2 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.146   state:published

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This contribution contains the 3D models of the bony labyrinths of two protocetid archaeocetes from the locality of Kpogamé, Togo, described and figured in the publication of Mourlam and Orliac (2017). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2017.04.061  

?Carolinacetus indet. UM KPG-M 164 View specimen

M3#149 bony labyrinth of ? Carolinacetus sp. from Kpogamé, Togo Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.149   state:published

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indet. indet. UM KPG-M 73 View specimen

M3#150 bony labyrinth of Protocetidae indet. from Kpogamé, Togo Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.150   state:published

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The present publication contains the µCT dataset and the 3D models analyzed in the following publication: Mautner, A.-K., A. E. Latimer, U. Fritz, and T. M. Scheyer. An updated description of the osteology of the pancake tortoise Malacochersus tornieri (Testudines: Testudinidae) with special focus on intraspecific variation. Journal of Morphology. https://doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20640 

Malacochersus tornieri ZM 100.102 View specimen

	M3#129 Virtual brain and inner ear endocast of Malacochersus tornieri (ZM 100.102; Zoological Museum of The University of Zurich). This virtual model is accompanied by the 3D dataset. Blue, endocranium; red, blood vessels; purple, semicircular canals; yellow, cranial nerves. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.129   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#130 3D dataset of skull of Malacochersus tornieri (ZM 100.102) Type: "3D_CT" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.130   state:published	Download CT data

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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The present 3D dataset contains 15 specimens selected from the 69 3D models analyzed in the paper “3D topography as an indicator of change in food processing ability in the conodont genus Palmatolepis elements”. 3D topographic analysis of Palmatolepis P1 conodont elements from the Late Devonian period revealed an increase in blade sharpness together with a reduction in platform size. This indicates morphofunctional adaptation to more efficient prey processing. 

Palmatolepis manticolepis UM CTB 144 View specimen

M3#1814 Palmatolepis Manticolepis Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1814   state:in_press

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Palmatolepis manticolepis UM CTB 151 View specimen

M3#1815 Palmatolepis Manticolepis Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1815   state:in_press

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Palmatolepis manticolepis UM CTB 078 View specimen

M3#1816 Palmatolepis Manticolepis Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1816   state:in_press

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Palmatolepis rhomboidea UM CTB 172 View specimen

M3#1817 Palmatolepis rhomboidea Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1817   state:in_press

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Palmatolepis glabra UM CTB 080 View specimen

M3#1818 Palmatolepis glabra Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1818   state:in_press

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Palmatolepis glabra UM CTB 177 View specimen

M3#1819 Palmatolepis glabra Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1819   state:in_press

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Palmatolepis glabra UM CTB 178 View specimen

M3#1820 Palmatolepis glabra Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1820   state:in_press

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Palmatolepis glabra UM CTB 179 View specimen

M3#1821 Palmatolepis glabra Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1821   state:in_press

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Palmatolepis gracilis UM CTB 186 View specimen

M3#1822 Palmatolepis gracilis Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1822   state:in_press

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Palmatolepis perlobata UM CTB 187 View specimen

M3#1823 Palmatolepis perlobata Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1823   state:in_press

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Palmatolepis perlobata UM CTB 189 View specimen

M3#1824 Palmatolepis perlobata Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1824   state:in_press

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Palmatolepis gracilis UM CTB 190 View specimen

M3#1825 Palmatolepis gracilis Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1825   state:in_press

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Palmatolepis perlobata UM CTB 191 View specimen

M3#1826 Palmatolepis perlobata Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1826   state:in_press

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Palmatolepis gracilis UM CTB 197 View specimen

M3#1827 Palmatolepis gracilis Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1827   state:in_press

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Palmatolepis gracilis UM CTB 200 View specimen

M3#1828 Palmatolepis gracilis Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1828   state:in_press

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D model of a left dentary with m1-m3 analyzed in “A new fossil of Tayassuidae (Mammalia: Certartiodactyla) from the Pleistocene of northern Brazil”. The 3D model was generated using a laser scanning. 

cf. Pecari tajacu UFSM 11606 View specimen

M3#498 Left dentary with m1-m3 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.498   state:published

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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.
  

Homo sapiens IVPP-PA1616 View specimen

	M3#972 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. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.972   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#976 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. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.976   state:published	Download 3D surface file

This contribution contains the 3D surface model of the holotype cranium of the Late Jurassic thalassochelydian turtle Solnhofia brachyrhyncha described and figured in the publication of Anquetin and Püntener (2020). 

Solnhofia brachyrhyncha MJSN BAN001-2.1 View specimen

M3#536 Textured 3D surface model of the holotype cranium of the Late Jurassic turtle Solnhofia brachyrhyncha Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.536   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models of the brain endocast analyzed in “Virtual brain endocast of Antifer (Mammalia: Cervidae), an extinct large cervid from South America”. 

Antifer ensenadensis U-4922 View specimen

M3#550 Brain endocast Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.550   state:published

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Antifer ensenadensis MCN-PV 943 View specimen

M3#551 Brain endocast Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.551   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in: "a giant dapediid from the Late Triassic of Switzerland and insights into neopterygian phylogeny", Royal Society Open Science, https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.180497 

Scopulipiscis saxciput PIMUZ A/I 3026 View specimen

	M3#177 3D surfaces of the skull and endocranial spaces inside neurocranium, including the aortic canal, braincase, fossa bridgei, lateral cranial canal, nerves and other passageways, notochord, posterior myodome, and right semicircular canals. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.177   state:published	Download 3D surface file
	M3#178 Scan of the neurocranium of PIMUZ A/I 3026 Type: "3D_CT" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.178   state:published	Download CT data

The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models of an ilium, a vertebra, and a partial scapula of Prestosuchus sp. that were analyzed in “New Loricata remains from the Pinheiros-Chiniquá Sequence (Middle-Upper Triassic), southern Brazil”. 

Prestosuchus sp. UFSM11603 View specimen

M3#1080 Surface scan of a right ilium of Prestosuchus sp. with a 0.4 mm resolution. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1080   state:published

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Prestosuchus sp. UFSM11233 View specimen

M3#1081 Surface scan of a partial right scapula of Prestosuchus sp. with a 0.4mm resolution. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1081   state:published

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Prestosuchus sp. UFSM11602a View specimen

M3#1082 Surface scan of a anterior dorsal vertebra of Prestosuchus sp. with a 0.2 mm resolution. Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1082   state:published

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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 

Siriusgnathus niemeyerorum CAPPA/UFSM 0032 View specimen

M3#425 3D model of the brain endocast Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.425   state:published

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Exaeretodon riograndensis CAPPA/UFSM 0030 View specimen

M3#426 3D model of the brain endocast Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.426   state:published

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Exaeretodon riograndensis CAPPA/UFSM 0227 View specimen

M3#427 3D model of the brain endocast Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.427   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D model analyzed in the following publication: occurrence of the ground sloth Nothrotheriops (Xenarthra, Folivora) in the Late Pleistocene of Uruguay: New information on its dietary and habitat preferences based on stable isotope analysis. Journal of Mammalian Evolution. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10914-023-09660-w 

Nothrotheriops sp. CAV 1466 View specimen

M3#1129 Left humerus Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1129   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D model used in in the following publication: Interacting with the inaccessible: utilization of multimedia-based visual contents of Japan’s National Monument, the Taniwhasaurus mikasaensis (Mosasauridae) holotype for educational workshops at Mikasa City Museum. 

Taniwhasaurus mikasaensis MCM.M0009 View specimen

M3#499 Taniwhasaurus mikasaensis, Caldwell et al. 2008 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.499   state:published

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The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models of the two papionine remains found near Gabes and analyzed in Ksila et al. 2026  “A continental Messinian vertebrate fauna from the Ouedhref area, Southeast Tunisia.” 

Macaca sp. UTM-O-Sa60 View specimen

M3#1872 Right m1 or m2 Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1872   state:in_press

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Macaca sp. UTM-O-Br6 View specimen

M3#1871 Left upper canine Type: "3D_surfaces" doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1871   state:in_press

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