X-ray CT Scans of a Terebratalia transversa Brachiopod Specimen

The University of Texas High-Resolution X-ray CT Facility (UTCT) produced this dataset of X-ray CT scans for a Terebratalia transversa brachiopod specimen. The specimen was scanned on 21 August 2003, resulting in 360 slices with a voxel size of 0.0507mm in X and Y and 0.055mm in Z. The data is preserved in the Texas Data Repository and was last updated on 18 March 2024.

Use Cases

• 3D anatomical modeling of a brachiopod based on the high-resolution CT scan slices.
• Comparative morphology studies using the detailed internal structure captured by the scan.
• Testing image processing algorithms for fossil segmentation based on the provided voxel dimensions.
• Educational visualization of invertebrate paleontology specimens.

Strengths

• Scan parameters are precisely documented, including voxel sizes (0.0507mm X/Y, 0.055mm Z) and total slices (360).
• Provenance is clear, citing the scanning facility (UTCT), date (21 August 2003), and responsible researchers.
• The dataset is associated with a recognized research institution and platform (Digimorph, University of Texas).

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 machine learning.
• The dataset contains scans of a single specimen, which may limit generalizability for population-level studies.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

X-ray CT scanning of a physical specimen preserved in 10% formalin.

Time Range

Scan performed on 21 August 2003.

Freshness

Last updated 2024-03-18 11:13:32; freshness should be verified.

Geography

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