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Sternum (Breast Bone) of the Yellow-casqued Hornbill Ceratogymna elata (MCZ 342210)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Coraciiformes - Bucerotidae - Ceratogymna - Ceratogymna elata
Species Description
The Yellow-casqued Hornbill lives in the coastal rainforests of West Africa. This large hornbill lives mostly in the canopy, but will make occasional trips to the forest floor. It subsists primarily on fruit, which it consumes whole after harvesting it from the foliage with its large beak; given its diet, it is also an important disperser of seeds. The Yellow-casqued Hornbill is a very social bird and, while generally sedentary, it will make local movements in response to fruit availability.
Specimen Information
Species	Ceratogymna elata (Yellow-casqued Hornbill)
Element	Sternum (Breast Bone)
Specimen Number	MCZ 342210
Sex
Location
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Konica Minolta Range7
Resolution	40 µm
Number of Data Points	88590
Number of Data Polygons	177199
Date Scanned	April 20, 2009
Scan Technician	Abby Grace Drake
Edited By	Abby Grace Drake
Photographs
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Download Digital Model	Size
STL File Not Publicly Available	8.9 MB
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