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Sternum (Breast 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	Sternum (Breast 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	152511
Number of Data Polygons	76236
Date Scanned	July 06, 2011
Scan Technician	Ariana Masi
Edited By	Maggie Johnson
Photographs
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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	Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm 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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