Blender Models and Limb Articulation Data for Extinct Trigonotarbid Arachnids

3D Blender models and limb articulation data for extinct trigonotarbid arachnids, specifically the Devonian genus Palaeocharinus. The data is based on exceptionally preserved fossils from the Rhynie Cherts of Scotland and is used to reconstruct walking gaits and functional morphology.

Use Cases

• Create 3D animations of Palaeocharinus limb flexing and walking using the provided Blender models.
• Analyze limb articulation data to compare the gait of extinct trigonotarbids with extant cursorial spiders.
• Study the functional morphology of trigonotarbid arachnids based on reported limb articulations from Rhynie Chert fossils.

Strengths

• Data is derived from exceptionally preserved fossils from the Rhynie Cherts, a renowned Lagerstätte.
• Includes step-by-step guide and supplemental files for creating 3D fossil reconstructions in Blender.
• Focuses on the Devonian genus Palaeocharinus, providing specific anatomical data for this extinct group.

Limitations

• The dataset is a case study on a specific genus (Palaeocharinus), limiting broad taxonomic comparisons.
• Sample size and scope of the fossil data used are not quantified in the description.
• The 3D models are reconstructions based on fossil evidence, not direct scans of specimens.

Provenance

Source

Dryad

Collection Method

Data derived from analysis of exceptionally preserved fossils, with 3D modeling performed in Blender.

Time Range

Devonian period

Freshness

2020-06-24

Geography

Rhynie Cherts, Scotland