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Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones) of the African Darter Anhinga rufa (YPM 103994)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Pelecaniformes - Anhingidae - Anhinga - Anhinga rufa
Species Description
The African Darter (also known as the Snakebird) is found in Sub-Saharan Africa and is native to both fresh and salt water habitats. The African Darter's feathers are not waterproof like many other birds', and this causes the bird to become weighed down. The African Darter's diving capabilities are much enhanced by this feature. The African Darter reaches maturity at two years of age and can live for up to nine years.
Specimen Information
Species	Anhinga rufa (African Darter)
Element	Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
Specimen Number	YPM 103994
Sex	Male
Location	Kenya: Rift Valley Prov., Lake Naivasha
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Konica Minolta Range7
Resolution	40 µm
Number of Data Points	526675
Number of Data Polygons	263437
Date Scanned	June 21, 2010
Scan Technician	Ariana Masi
Edited By	Ariana Masi
Photographs
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Download Digital Model	Size
STL File Not Publicly Available	24.5 MB
Other Anhinga rufa (African Darter) Elements
Specimen	Element
YPM 103994	Furcula (Wishbone)
YPM 103994	Sternum (Breast Bone)
YPM 103994	Mandible (Jawbone )
YPM 103994	Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm Bone)
YPM 103994	Right Tarsometatarsus (Right Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
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