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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
 
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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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