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Cranium (Skull) of the Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiacus (MCZ 340260)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Anseriformes - Anatidae - Alopochen - Alopochen aegyptiacus
Species Description
The Egyptian Goose, which is actually a shelduck, is the only member of the genus Alopochen and was considered sacred by the early Egyptians. It lives throughout Africa, but populations are most concentrated south of the Sahara, in the Nile Valley. The Egyptian Goose grazes on land for seeds, shoots and leaves, but it will take insects on occasion. It is a largely terrestrial bird, more so than most other geese and ducks; the Egyptian Goose is also highly sedentary, and may spend its entire life in the same pond or lake (unless it is displaced by predators or drought).
Specimen Information
Species	Alopochen aegyptiacus (Egyptian Goose)
Element	Cranium (Skull)
Specimen Number	MCZ 340260
Sex
Location
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Konica Minolta Range7
Resolution	40 µm
Number of Data Points	516410
Number of Data Polygons	258851
Date Scanned	July 26, 2012
Scan Technician	Greg Monfette
Edited By	Jaclyn Vignati
Photographs
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Download Digital Model	Size
STL File Not Publicly Available	25.8 MB
Other Alopochen aegyptiacus (Egyptian Goose) Elements
Specimen	Element
MCZ 340260	Sternum (Breast Bone)
MCZ 340260	Right Femur (Right Femur)
MCZ 340260	Left Radius (Lower Arm Bone)
MCZ 340260	Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm Bone)
MCZ 340260	Right Tibiotarsus (Middle Leg Bone, Right)
MCZ 340260	Right Humerus (Right Upper Arm Bone)
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