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Articulated Cranium and Mandible (Attached Skull and Jaw) of the Razorbill Alca torda (MCZ 342244)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Charadriiformes - Alcidae - Alca torda
Species Description
This large auk breeds along the norhtern Atlantic coast of North America and in northwest Russia into northern France. Razorbills have a white underbody with a black head, neck, and back. They also possess a distinctive white line running from the eyes to the end of the bill. The razorbill is an able swimmer capable of catching and eating prey (consisting of fish, crustaceans, and sea worms) while underwater.
Specimen Information
Species	Alca torda (Razorbill)
Element	Articulated Cranium and Mandible (Attached Skull and Jaw)
Specimen Number	MCZ 342244
Sex
Location	Massachusetts
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Konica Minolta Range7
Resolution	40 µm
Number of Data Points	99381
Number of Data Polygons	50229
Date Scanned	July 16, 2011
Scan Technician	Ariana Masi
Edited By	Andy Biedlingmaier
Photographs
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