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Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm Bone) of the Common Murre Uria aalgae (MCZ 337082)


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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Charadriiformes - Alcidae - Uria - Uria aalgae
Species Description
The Common Murre, Uria aalge, is a large auk. It is typically 15-18 inches in length with a wingspan of 24-29 inches. This species dives, and forages for food by swimming underwater. It uses its wings for propulsion. The Common Murre can dive to a depth of 100-200 feet. Most of the time it inhabits the sea, but when breeding, this bird comes to rocky cliff shores or islands. This species is not very agile. It mainly feeds on small fish, such as capelin, sprats, cod, and herring. Also, it feeds on mollusks, squid, and crustaceans.
Specimen Information
Species Uria aalgae (Common Murre)
Element Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm Bone)
Specimen Number MCZ 337082
Sex Female
Location USA: AK: Aleutian Is. Agattu I., Cape Sabak
Geological Age Recent
 
Technical Information
Scanner Konica Minolta Range7
Resolution 40 µm
Number of Data Points 56472
Number of Data Polygons 28238
Date Scanned June 30, 2011
Scan Technician Ariana Masi
Edited By Ariana Masi
 
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Other Uria aalgae (Common Murre) Elements
Specimen Element
MCZ 337082 Left Femur (Left Upper Leg Bone)
MCZ 337082 Left Tibiotarsus and Fibula (Left Middle Leg Bones)
MCZ 337082 Mandible (Jawbone )
MCZ 337082 Left Ulna (Lower Arm Bone )
MCZ 337082 Right Ulna (Lower Arm Bone )
MCZ 337082 Left Radius (Lower Arm Bone)
MCZ 337082 Right Radius (Lower Arm Bone )
MCZ 337082 Sternum (Breast Bone)
MCZ 337082 Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
MCZ 337082 Right Tarsometatarsus (Right Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
MCZ 337082 Right Femur (Right Femur)
MCZ 337082 Right Tibiotarsus (Middle Leg Bone, Right)
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