3D Anatomical Models of Animal Species for Comparative Physiology

3D digital models of animal anatomy derived from computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, intended for 3D printing. It includes anatomical data for species such as Giraffa camelopardalis, Struthio camelus, and Loxodonta africana. The data was created by Henrik Lauridsen and published in 2020.

Use Cases

• Generate 3D-printed scale models of anatomical structures from species like Giraffa camelopardalis for educational or research purposes.
• Analyze comparative anatomy across diverse species such as Struthio camelus and Rhinella marina using the provided 3D models.
• Apply computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging data from species like Phoca vitulina to develop virtual anatomical atlases.
• Study physiological adaptations by comparing 3D models of species from different taxa, such as Pogona Sp and Talpa europaea.

Strengths

• Data is derived from established medical imaging techniques: computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.
• Covers a diverse range of animal species, including Giraffa camelopardalis, Struthio camelus, and Loxodonta africana.
• Published under a permissive CC0 1.0 license, allowing for broad reuse.

Limitations

• The specific number of 3D models, file formats, and data size are unknown, limiting assessment of scope.
• Data is from a single publication in 2020 and may not represent the latest imaging or modeling techniques.
• Lacks detailed metadata such as imaging parameters or model resolution, which are critical for reproducibility.

Provenance

Source

Dryad digital repository.

Collection Method

Created from computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging scans of animal specimens.

Freshness

Last updated in June 2020.