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Sternum (Breast Bone) of the Laysan Albatross Diomedea immutabilis (MCZ 343050)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Procellariiformes - Diomedeidae - Diomedea - Diomedea immutabilis
Species Description
The Laysan Albatross is a near threatened species ranging across the North Pacific. In the Hawaiian Islands, this bird is the second most common sea bird measuring 32 inches in length and having a wing span of 77-80 inches. Breeding occurs on two main islands: Laysan and Midway. Their diet consists of cephalopods, fish, crustaceans, and other invertebrates. The Laysan Albatross can be identified by its pink bill with a dark tip, white head and underparts and black smudging around the eye. This species has an intricate courtship ritual during which the birds decide who will be their life long mate. Though mainly a quiet bird, if you hear a “moo”-ing sound nearby- don’t be fooled, it is not a cow; it is the Laysan Albatross! Laysan Albatross Dance
Specimen Information
Species	Diomedea immutabilis (Laysan Albatross)
Element	Sternum (Breast Bone)
Specimen Number	MCZ 343050
Sex
Location	Midway Island
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Konica Minolta Range7
Resolution	40 µm
Number of Data Points	686607
Number of Data Polygons	343364
Date Scanned	June 29, 2010
Scan Technician	Abby Grace Drake
Edited By	Ariana Masi
Photographs
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Download Digital Model	Size
STL File Not Publicly Available	34.3 MB
Other Diomedea immutabilis (Laysan Albatross) Elements
Specimen	Element
MCZ 343050	Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
MCZ 343050	Right Tarsometatarsus (Right Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
MCZ 343050	Furcula (Wishbone)
MCZ 343050	Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm Bone)
MCZ 343050	Right Humerus (Right Upper Arm Bone)
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