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Right Tarsometatarsus (Right Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones) of the Herring Gull Larus argentatus (MCZ 342479)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Charadriiformes - Laridae - Larus - Larus argentatus
Species Description
The Herring Gull is the most abundant gull in the northern hemisphere, breeding across North America, western Europe and north Asia. It is an opportunistic omnivore, hunting for echinoderms and crustaceans by surface and plunge diving (though it cannot dive deeply because of its natural buoyancy); it has been known to drop shellfish onto hard surfaces to break open the shells. However, though it will actively capture prey, refuse comprises a large part of the Herring Gull’s diet, and high instances of kleptoparasitism occur within communities (and between the Herring Gull and other birds). The Herring Gull is a common visitor to inland garbage dumps and has adapted to urban life; although it is generally migratory, the range of food sources provided by human activity allows some populations to remain resident. The Herring Gull is highly social, and a loose hierarchy – defined by size, strength and aggressiveness – exists within groups.
Specimen Information
Species	Larus argentatus (Herring Gull)
Element	Right Tarsometatarsus (Right Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
Specimen Number	MCZ 342479
Sex	Male
Location	Mass., Essex Co., Manchester
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Roland Picza
Resolution	40 µm
Number of Data Points	217528
Number of Data Polygons	108774
Date Scanned	December 10, 2009
Scan Technician	Abby Grace Drake
Edited By	Abby Grace Drake
Photographs
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Other Larus argentatus (Herring Gull) Elements
Specimen	Element
MCZ 341728	Mandible (Jawbone )
MCZ 341728	Cranium (Skull)
MCZ 341728	Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm Bone)
MCZ 341728	Articulated Cranium and Mandible (Attached Skull and Jaw)
MCZ 341728	Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
MCZ 341728	Right Humerus (Right Upper Arm Bone)
MCZ 341728	Right Tibiotarsus and Fibula (Right Middle Leg Bones)
MCZ 341728	Right Femur (Right Femur)
MCZ 342479	Sternum (Breast Bone)
MCZ 342479	Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
MCZ 342479	Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm Bone)
MCZ 342479	Right Humerus (Right Upper Arm Bone)
MCZ 342479	Mandible (Jawbone )
MCZ 342479	Left Femur (Left Upper Leg Bone)
MCZ 342479	Right Femur (Right Femur)
MCZ 342479	Right Tibiotarsus and Fibula (Right Middle Leg Bones)
MCZ 342479	Left Ulna (Lower Arm Bone )
MCZ 342479	Left Tibiotarsus and Fibula (Left Middle Leg Bones)
MCZ 342479	Right Ulna (Lower Arm Bone )
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