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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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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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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 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 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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    doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.902   state:published




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Published in Volume 08, issue 01 (2022)

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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: The neotropical giant ground sloth Ocnotherium giganteum (Xenarthra, Mylodontinae) from the Late Pleistocene of Brazil: anatomy, paleoneurology, and phylogenetic relationships
François Pujos Logo, Gerardo De Iuliis Logo, Alberto Boscaini Logo, Dawid A. Iurino Logo, André Strauss Logo, Luciano Vilaboim Logo, Leonardo J. . Tsuji and Cástor Cartelle
Published online: 26/03/2026

Keywords: Folivora; Mylodontidae; Quaternary; South America; Xenarthra

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.289

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    This contribution presents the three-dimensional digital models (i.e., skull, endocast, and inner ear) of a uniquely well-preserved and nearly complete skull (MCL 4228) attributed to the Late Pleistocene giant mylodontid ground sloth Ocnotherium giganteum, discovered in the Toca dos Ossos cave (Bahia State, Brazil). This specimen was described and figured in the following publication: Pujos et al. 2026: The neotropical giant ground sloth Ocnotherium giganteum (Xenarthra, Mylodontinae) from the Late Pleistocene of Brazil: anatomy, paleoneurology, and phylogenetic relationships. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society. https://doi.org/10.1093/zoolinnean/zlag008 

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Published in Volume 12, issue 01 (2026)

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3D models related to the publication: Anatomical correlates and nomenclature of the chiropteran endocranial cast
Jacob Maugoust Logo and Maëva J. Orliac Logo
Published online: 06/04/2023

Keywords: angiology; bats; brain; endocast; neuroanatomy

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.193

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models of extant Chiropteran endocranial casts, documenting 16 of the 19 extant bat families. They are used by Maugoust & Orliac (2023) to assess the correspondences between the brain and brain-surrounding tissues (i.e., neural tissues, blood vessels, meninges) and their imprint on the braincase, allowing for eventually proposing a Chiroptera-scale nomenclature of the endocast. 

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Published in Volume 09, issue 02 (2023)

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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: 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: Miocene Moschidae (Mammalia, Ruminantia) from the Linxia Basin (China) connect Europe and Asia and show early evolutionary diversity of a today monogeneric family
Bastien Mennecart Logo, Shi-Qi Wang, Jie Cheng, Luda Xing, Jiao Fu Logo and Manuela Aiglstorfer Logo
Published online: 21/04/2023

Keywords: dispersal; Hispanomeryx; Micromeryx; origin; saber tooth; Systematics

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.184

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    The present 3D Dataset contains 3D models of the holotypes described in Aiglstorfer et al.  (2023a). Miocene Moschidae (Mammalia, Ruminantia) from the Linxia Basin (China) connect Europe and Asia and show early evolutionary diversity of a today monogeneric family. Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology. 

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Published in Volume 09, issue 02 (2023)

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3D model of Palaeolama sp. related to the publication: Endocranial casts of Camelops hesternus and Palaeolama sp., new insights into the recent history of the camelid brain.
 
Ana Balcarcel Logo, Dylan Bastiaans and Maëva J. Orliac Logo
Published online: 25/09/2023

Keywords: Artiodactyla; Camelidae; natural endocast; neocortex

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.190

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D model of the endocranial cast of Palaeolama sp. from the mid-Pleistocene (~1.2 Mya) of South America, analyzed in Balcarcel et al. 2023.
      

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Published in Volume 09, issue 03 (2023)

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3D models related to the publication: Head anatomy and phylogenomics show the Carboniferous giant Arthropleura was a relative to both millipedes and centipedes
Mickael Lheritier Logo, Gregory D. Edgecombe Logo, Russell J. Garwood Logo, Adrien Buisson, Alexis . Gerbe Logo, Nicolás Mongiardino Koch Logo, Jean Vannier Logo, Gilles Escarguel Logo, Jérôme Adrien Logo, Vincent Fernandez Logo, Aude Bergeret-Medina Logo, Alexandra Giupponi and Vincent Perrier Logo
Published online: 11/10/2024

Keywords: Arthropleura; Carboniferous; Montceau-les-Mines; Phylogenomics

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.233

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in the publication: Head anatomy and phylogenomics show the Carboniferous giant Arthropleura was a relative to both millipedes and centipedes. Lhéritier Mickaël, Edgecombe Gregory D., Garwodd Russell J., Buisson Adrien, Gerbe Alexis, Mongiardino Koch Nicolás, Vannier Jean, Escarguel Gilles, Adrien Jérome, Fernandez Vincent, Bergeret-Medina Aude, Giupponi Alexandra and Perrier Vincent. Sciences Advances. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adp6362
      

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Published in Volume 10, issue 04 (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

    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.

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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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3D models related to the publication: The neuroanatomy and pneumaticity of Hamadasuchus from the Cretaceous of Morocco and its significance for the paleoecology of Peirosauridae and other altirostral crocodylomorphs
Yohan Pochat-Cottilloux Logo, Nicolas Rinder, Gwendal Perrichon Logo, Jérôme Adrien Logo, Romain Amiot Logo, Stéphane Hua and Jeremy E. Martin Logo
Published online: 14/06/2023

Keywords: Crocodylomorpha; Hamadasuchus; Kem Kem; paleoneuroanatomy; Peirosauridae

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.183

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models analyzed in Pochat-Cottilloux Y., Rinder N., Perrichon G., Adrien J., Amiot R., Hua S. & Martin J. E. (2023). The neuroanatomy and pneumaticity of Hamadasuchus from the Cretaceous of Morocco and its significance for the paleoecology of Peirosauridae and other altirostral crocodylomorphs. Journal of Anatomy, https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.13887 

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Published in Volume 09, issue 02 (2023)

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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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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: The late middle Miocene Mae Moh Basin of northern Thailand: the richest Neogene assemblage of Carnivora from Southeast Asia and a paleobiogeographic analysis of Miocene Asian carnivorans
Camille Grohé Logo, Louis de Bonis Logo, Yaowalak Chaimanee, Jérôme Surault Logo and Jean-Jacques Jaeger Logo
Published online: 03/06/2020

Keywords: Carnivora; Mustelidae; otters; skull; upper teeth

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.109

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    The present 3D Dataset contains the 3D models described and figured in the following publication: Grohé C., Bonis L. de, Chaimanee Y., Chavasseau O., Rugbumrung M., Yamee C., Suraprasit K., Gibert C., Surault J., Blondel C., Jaeger J.-J. 2020. The late middle Miocene Mae Moh Basin of northern Thailand: the richest Neogene assemblage of Carnivora from Southeast Asia and a paleobiogeographic analysis of Miocene Asian carnivorans. American Museum Novitates. http://digitallibrary.amnh.org/handle/2246/7223 

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    Siamogale bounosa MM-54 View specimen

    M3#505

    3D model of the skull of Siamogale bounosa The zip file contains: - the 3D surface in PLY - the orientation files in .pos and .ori - the project in .ntw

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    doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.505   state:published




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    Vishnuonyx maemohensis MM-78 View specimen

    M3#506

    3D model of the skull of Vishnuonyx maemohensis The zip file contains: - the 3D surface in PLY - the orientation files in .pos and .ori - the project in .ntw

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    doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.506   state:published




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    3D model of the reconstructed upper teeth of Vishnuonyx maemohensis The zip file contains: - the 3D surface in PLY - the orientation files in .pos and .ori - the project in .ntw

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    doi: 10.18563/m3.sf.507   state:published




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Published in Volume 06, issue 03 (2020)

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3D models related to the publication: The endocranial cast of Khirtharia (Artiodactyla, Raoellidae) provides new insights into the earliest evolution of the cetacean brain
Maëva J. Orliac Logo and Mohd Waqas Logo
Published online: 06/01/2025

Keywords: brain; Cetacea; India; Middle Eocene

https://doi.org/10.18563/journal.m3.253

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    The present 3D dataset contains 3D models of the endocranial cast of the raoellid Khirtharia inflata retrieved from the middle Eocene of the Upper Subathu Formation in the Kalakot area (India). Raoellidae are closely related to stem cetaceans and bring crucial information to understand the earliest phase of land to water transition in Cetacea. 

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Published in Volume 11, issue 01 (2025)

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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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