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Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones) of the Scarlet Macaw Ara macao (MCZ 343449)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Psittaciformes - Psittacidae - Ara macao
Species Description
Characterized by red, yellow, and blue feather coloration and a harsh call. Found in rainforests of Central and South America along low-lying rivers. This bird feeds on fruit, nuts, seeds, flowers, and nectar.
Specimen Information
Species	Ara macao (Scarlet Macaw)
Element	Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
Specimen Number	MCZ 343449
Sex	Female
Location	Brazil, Estiraco do Equador, Rio Javari, E. Amazonas
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Roland Picza
Resolution	100 µm
Number of Data Points	248653
Number of Data Polygons	124327
Date Scanned	May 10, 2012
Scan Technician	Maggie Johnson
Edited By	Andy Biedlingmaier
Photographs
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Download Digital Model	Size
STL File Not Publicly Available	12.4 MB
Other Ara macao (Scarlet Macaw) Elements
Specimen	Element
MCZ 343449	Left Femur (Left Upper Leg Bone)
MCZ 343449	Right Tarsometatarsus (Right Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
MCZ 343449	Mandible (Jawbone )
MCZ 343449	Right Radius (Lower Arm Bone )
MCZ 343449	Right Humerus (Right Upper Arm Bone)
MCZ 343449	Right Femur (Right Femur)
MCZ 343449	Right Ulna (Lower Arm Bone )
MCZ 343449	Left Radius (Lower Arm Bone)
MCZ 343449	Left Tibiotarsus and Fibula (Left Middle Leg Bones)
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