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Right Tarsometatarsus (Right Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones) of the Little Tern Sterna albifrons (MCZ 343793)
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| Phylogenic Position | |
|---|---|
| Aves - Neognathae - Charadriiformes - Sternidae - Sterna - Sterna albifrons | |
| Species Description | |
| The Little Tern, Sterna albifrons, is a member of the family Sternidae. The bird is 21-25 cm in length and has a wingspan of 41-47 cm. The bill is thin, sharp and yellow. This bird breeds temperate and tropical Europe and Asia, on the coasts and the waterways. It is defensive of its nest and in response, the young will attack intruders. This bird feeds by plunge-diving for fish in salt-water environments. | |
| Specimen Information | |
| Species | Sterna albifrons (Little Tern) |
| Element | Right Tarsometatarsus (Right Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones) |
| Specimen Number | MCZ 343793 |
| Sex | Male |
| Location | Boston, Logan Airport |
| Geological Age | Recent |
| Technical Information | |
| Scanner | Roland Picza |
| Resolution | 100 µm |
| Number of Data Points | 3876 |
| Number of Data Polygons | 1938 |
| Date Scanned | July 20, 2011 |
| Scan Technician | Andy Biedlingmaier |
| Edited By | Maggie Johnson |
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| Download Digital Model | Size |
| STL File Not Publicly Available | 193.9 KB |
| Other Sterna albifrons (Little Tern) Elements | |
| Specimen | Element |
| MCZ 343793 | Mandible (Jawbone ) |
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