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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: 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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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.

    Type: "3D_surfaces"

    doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1982   state:in_press




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    Eubrontes isp. HYGK Slab 2 View specimen

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    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.

    Type: "3D_surfaces"

    doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1983   state:in_press




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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).

    Type: "3D_surfaces"

    doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1984   state:in_press




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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.

    Type: "3D_surfaces"

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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.

    Type: "3D_surfaces"

    doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1986   state:in_press




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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.

    Type: "3D_surfaces"

    doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.1987   state:in_press




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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 : 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 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 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: Brain drain: exceptional pattern of calvarial venation in pangolins and its phylogenetic significance for Ferae
Guillaume Billet Logo, Lionel Hautier Logo and Philippe Gaubert Logo
Published online: 26/03/2026

Keywords: Carnivora; cranium; Diploic veins; Pholidota; Placentalia

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.288

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    The present 3D Dataset contains a selection of 3D models analyzed in Billet G, Hautier L, Gaudin TJ, Flynn JJ, Ruf I, Carrillo JD, Ladevèze S, Lehmann T, Nicolas V, Orliac MJ, Tornero C, Wible JR, Wong N, Gaubert P. Submitted. Brain drain: Exceptional pattern of calvarial venation in pangolins and its phylogenetic significance for Ferae. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society. 

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Published in Volume 12, issue 02 (2026)

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3D models related to the publication: Brief comment on the brain and inner ear of Giganotosaurus carolinii (Dinosauria: Theropoda) based on CT scans.
Mauro N. Nieto Logo and Ariana Paulina-Carabajal Logo
Published online: 01/04/2020

Keywords: Carcharodontosauridae; Cranial endocast; CT-scan; Endosseous Labyrinth; Paleoneurology

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.108

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    This contribution contains the 3D models described and figured in the following publication: Paulina-Carabajal, A. and Nieto, M. N. In press. Brief comment on the brain and inner ear of Giganotosaurus carolinii (Dinosauria: Theropoda) based on CT scans. Ameghiniana. https://doi.org/10.5710/AMGH.25.10.2019.3237
      

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Published in Volume 06, issue 02 (2020)

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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 models related to the publication: Tooth Function of the Northern Raccoon (Procyon lotor) and Adaptations to Omnivory in the Order Carnivora
Sophie Koomen Logo, Andreas Lang and Thomas Martin
Published online: 07/07/2026

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https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.286

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    The present dataset contains the 3D models of the cheek teeth of eight raccoons analyzed in Koomen, S. E., Lang, A. J. & Martin, T. (2026). Tooth Function of the Northern Raccoon (Procyon lotor) and Adaptations to Omnivory in the Order Carnivora. Journal of Morphology.   

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3D models related to the publication: Hidden diversity of Palaeogene metatherians: a new family of polydolopimorphian marsupials from Peruvian Amazonia
Narla Stutz Logo, Ana M. Ribeiro Logo, Anne-Lise Charruault Logo, Myriam Boivin Logo, François Pujos Logo, Rodolfo Salas-Gismondi Logo, Laurent Marivaux Logo and Pierre-Olivier Antoine Logo
Published online: 17/04/2026

Keywords: body mass; Cenozoic; low latitudes; miniaturisation; phylogeny

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.295

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    This contribution contains the 3D digital models of some fossil specimens of Wamradolops telloi Stutz and Pozodolops manuelorum Stutz (Metatheria: Polydolopimorphia), from several Palaeogene locations of Peruvian Amazonia. These taxa were described and analyzed in detail in the following publication: Stutz et al. (2026), Hidden diversity of Palaeogene metatherians: a new family of polydolopimorphian marsupials from Peruvian Amazonia. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society. https://doi.org/10.1093/zoolinnean/zlag006.
      

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Published in Volume 12, issue 02 (2026)

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Virtual reconstruction of a Late Jurassic metriorhynchid skull from Switzerland and its use for scientific illustration and paleoart
Sophie De Sousa Oliveira, Léa Girard Logo, Irena Raselli Logo and Jérémy Anquetin Logo
Published online: 19/07/2023

Keywords: Kimmeridgian; Late Jurassic; Metriorhynchidae; paleoart; Thalattosuchia

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.178

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    The democratization of 3D techniques in recent years provides exciting new opportunities for the study of complex fossils. In the present contribution, we provide a virtual reconstruction of a partial, disarticulated metriorhynchid (Metriorhynchidae, Thalattosuchia, Crocodylomorpha) skull from the Late Jurassic of northwestern Switzerland. This virtual reconstruction was used to produce high quality scientific illustrations of the whole skull for descriptive purposes. The reconstructed skull also served for the estimation of the total body length of the specimen and to propose a life reconstruction of the animal in its paleoenvironment. In an effort for transparency, we review the sources that were consulted for the life reconstruction and explain the choices that we had to make. 

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Published in Volume 09, issue 03 (2023)

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A 3D reconstruction of the skull of the West Indian Ocean coelacanth Latimeria chalumnae
 
Luigi Manuelli, Raphael Covain Logo and Lionel Cavin Logo
Published online: 14/09/2023

Keywords: coelacanth; Computed Tomography; Cranial osteology; Latimeria

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.211

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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. 

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Published in Volume 09, issue 03 (2023)

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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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Digital reconstruction of the skull of Sarmientosaurus musacchioi, a titanosaur (Sauropoda, Dinosauria) from the Upper Cretaceous of Argentina
Gabriel G. Barbosa Logo, Julian C. G. Silva Junior Logo and Felipe C. Montefeltro Logo
Published online: 12/12/2024

Keywords: 3D reconstruction; Blender; Sauropoda; Titanosaur skull

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.248

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    The study of titanosaur paleobiology has been severely hampered by the incomplete nature of their fossil record, particularly the scarcity of well-preserved and relatively complete cranial remains. Even the most complete titanosaur skulls are often fractured, incomplete, or deformed, which has resulted in a limited knowledge of the paleobiology related to cranial anatomy, especially functional morphology. In this context, we present the digital restoration of the skull of the Argentinean titanosaur Sarmientosaurus musacchioi, created using the open-source 3D modeling software Blender. The digitally restored model is freely accessible to other researchers, facilitating broader research and comparative studies. 

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Published in Volume 10, issue 04 (2024)

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3D models related to the publication: Springhares, flying and flightless scaly-tailed squirrels (Anomaluromorpha, Rodentia) are the squirrely mouse: comparative anatomy of the masticatory musculature and its implications on the evolution of hystricomorphy in rodents
 
Léa Da Cunha Logo, Pierre-Henri Fabre Logo and Lionel Hautier Logo
Published online: 05/07/2024

Keywords: anatomy; Anomaluromorpha; hystricomorphy; masticatory muscles

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.235

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    This contribution contains the 3D model(s) described and figured in the following publication: Da Cunha, L., Fabre, P.-H. & Hautier, L. (2024) Springhares, flying and flightless scaly-tailed squirrels (Anomaluromorpha, Rodentia) are the squirrely mouse: comparative anatomy of the masticatory musculature and its implications on the evolution of hystricomorphy in rodents. Journal of Anatomy, 244, 900–928.
      

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Published in Volume 10, issue 03 (2024)

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A human head micro-CT dataset : skull and soft tissues
Guillaume Captier Logo, Valentin Favier Logo and Renaud Lebrun Logo
Published online: 10/05/2023

Keywords: Cranial osteology; Head; Homo sapiens; Micro-CT; Soft tissues

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.195

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    The present Dataset contains the micro-CT scan of the head of an anonymous 54 year old female donor, at a voxel resolution of 145µm. The skin of the face has been masked in order to avoid the donor to be recognized.
      

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Published in Volume 09, issue 02 (2023)

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3D models related to the publication: The endocranial anatomy of Protocetids and its implications for early whale evolution.
 
Elena Berger, Eli Amson Logo, Emanuele Peri Logo, Abdullah S. Gohar Logo, Hesham M. Sallam Logo, Gabriel S. Ferreira Logo, Ranasish R. Chowdhury and Quentin Martinez Logo
Published online: 19/05/2025

Keywords: Archaeoceti; brain; Cetacea; endocast; Protocetidae

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.264

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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.
      

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Published in Volume 11, issue 02 (2025)

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