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Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones) of the Royal Tern Thalasseus maximus (MCZ 343437)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Charadriiformes - Sternidae - Thalasseus maximus
Species Description
The Royal Tern is comprised of two subspecies, one of which is found along the southern Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United States into Mexico and the Caribbean and the other is found along Africa's west coast. This is the second largest Tern species in the world, and is distinguished by its yellow bill and black head (which fades during the winter). A seabird, the Royal Tern dives for fish and males will offer their catch to potential mates.
Specimen Information
Species	Thalasseus maximus (Royal Tern)
Element	Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
Specimen Number	MCZ 343437
Sex	Female
Location	USA: South Carolina, Bull's Island
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Konica Minolta Range7
Resolution	40 µm
Number of Data Points	68240
Number of Data Polygons	34126
Date Scanned	July 12, 2011
Scan Technician	Andy Biedlingmaier
Edited By	Ariana Masi
Photographs
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Download Digital Model	Size
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Other Thalasseus maximus (Royal Tern) Elements
Specimen	Element
MCZ 341427	Sternum (Breast Bone)
MCZ 341427	Right Humerus (Right Upper Arm Bone)
MCZ 341427	Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm Bone)
MCZ 341427	Left Tibiotarsus and Fibula (Left Middle Leg Bones)
MCZ 341427	Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
MCZ 341427	Left Femur (Left Upper Leg Bone)
MCZ 341427	Right Femur (Right Femur)
MCZ 343437	Sternum (Breast Bone)
MCZ 343437	Left Femur (Left Upper Leg Bone)
MCZ 343437	Right Femur (Right Femur)
MCZ 343437	Right Humerus (Right Upper Arm Bone)
MCZ 343437	Right Ulna (Lower Arm Bone )
MCZ 343437	Left Ulna (Lower Arm Bone )
MCZ 343437	Left Radius (Lower Arm Bone)
MCZ 343437	Right Radius (Lower Arm Bone )
MCZ 343437	Right Tibiotarsus and Fibula (Right Middle Leg Bones)
MCZ 343437	Right Tarsometatarsus (Right Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
MCZ 343437	Left Tibiotarsus and Fibula (Left Middle Leg Bones)
MCZ 343437	Furcula (Wishbone)
MCZ 343437	Articulated Cranium and Mandible (Attached Skull and Jaw)
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