X-ray CT Scans of a Paddlefish Head Specimen (TNHC 22770)

The University of Texas High-Resolution X-ray CT Facility (UTCT) produced a volumetric scan of a Polyodon spathula (Paddlefish) head specimen. The scan comprises 975 slices with a voxel size of 0.0381mm in X and Y and 0.123mm in Z, capturing detailed internal morphology. The specimen (TNHC 22770) was collected in Texas on 19 August 1994 and scanned on 14 March 2003.

Use Cases

• Analyze 3D cranial bone structure based on the high-resolution X-ray CT scan.
• Conduct comparative morphological studies based on the detailed internal anatomy of a paddlefish.
• Create digital models for biomechanical simulation based on the volumetric scan data.
• Use as a reference dataset for teaching vertebrate anatomy based on the specimen scan.

Strengths

• High-resolution volumetric data with specified voxel sizes (0.0381mm X/Y, 0.123mm Z).
• Well-documented specimen provenance, including collection date (19 August 1994) and scan date (14 March 2003).
• Data produced by a specialized facility (The University of Texas High-Resolution X-ray CT Facility).

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment for large-scale ML tasks.
• The dataset is a single specimen scan, limiting generalizability across species or populations.

Provenance

Source

The University of Texas High-Resolution X-ray CT Facility (UTCT)

Collection Method

X-ray computed tomography scanning of a physical specimen.

Time Range

Specimen collected 1994-08-19; scanned 2003-03-14.

Freshness

Last updated 2024-03-18 10:16:05; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Specimen collected at Federal Fish Hatchery, San Marcos, Texas, USA.