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Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm Bone) of the Black-footed Albatross Diomedea nigripes (MCZ 342999)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Procellariiformes - Diomedeidae - Diomedea - Diomedea nigripes
Species Description
The Black-Footed Albatross is one of three species of albatross that range within the Northern Hemisphere, and the only dark-colored albatross of the North Pacific. Like most albatrosses, it spends the non-breeding season on the open ocean, returning to land only to mate. It feeds in pelagic waters, pattering the surface and skimming for fish, squid and flying fish eggs. The Black-Footed Albatross has nasal passages attached to the upper bill; along with other “tubenose” birds (members of the order Procellariiformes), it is one of the few birds to utilize smell. The Black-Footed Albatross also has a salt gland above the nasal passages, which is used to desalinate its body.
Specimen Information
Species	Diomedea nigripes (Black-footed Albatross)
Element	Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm Bone)
Specimen Number	MCZ 342999
Sex
Location
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Konica Minolta Range7
Resolution	40 µm
Number of Data Points	620951
Number of Data Polygons	1241965
Date Scanned	June 17, 2009
Scan Technician	Rachael Martinez
Edited By	Michael Dmytriw
Photographs
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Download Digital Model	Size
STL File Not Publicly Available	62.1 MB
Other Diomedea nigripes (Black-footed Albatross) Elements
Specimen	Element
MCZ 342999	Sternum (Breast Bone)
MCZ 342999	Mandible (Jawbone )
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