252 high-resolution X-ray CT slices of a Nicrophorus americanus specimen scanned on 6 May 2005. The University of Texas High-Resolution X-ray CT Facility produced this data with a voxel size of 0.04589mm in X and Y and 0.04983mm in Z. This dataset provides a detailed 3D anatomical model of the endangered American burying beetle for morphological study.
Use Cases
- 3D morphological analysis of insect anatomy based on high-resolution CT slices
- Training image segmentation models for biological structures based on volumetric scan data
- Comparative anatomical studies of Coleoptera species using detailed internal scans
- Creating digital reference specimens for educational or conservation purposes
Strengths
- High-resolution scanning with precise voxel sizes of 0.04589mm (X/Y) and 0.04983mm (Z) documented
- Complete volumetric dataset comprising 252 final slices for full-body reconstruction
- Clear provenance from a recognized facility (UTCT) with specific scan date and technician
Limitations
- Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
Provenance
- Source
- The University of Texas High-Resolution X-ray CT Facility (UTCT)
- Collection Method
- X-ray CT scanning of a physical specimen
- Time Range
- Scanned on 6 May 2005
- Freshness
- Last updated 2024-03-18 06:54:26; freshness should be verified
- Geography
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