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Sternum (Breast Bone) of the Chicken Gallus domesticus (MCZ 347016)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Galliformes - Phasianidae - Gallus - Gallus domesticus
Species Description
The Chicken, one of the most common and widespread domesticated animals, is the most populous bird in the world. The Chicken was first domesticated in southeast Asia about 10,000 years ago; modern chickens are derived from a subspecies of Gallus that is native to northeast Thailand. Chickens are omnivores; in the wild, they scratch the soil searching for seeds and insects, and will even take larger animals like lizards or young mice. While the Chicken is not capable of sustained flight, lighter individuals can fly for short distances.
Specimen Information
Species	Gallus domesticus (Chicken)
Element	Sternum (Breast Bone)
Specimen Number	MCZ 347016
Sex
Location
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Roland Picza
Resolution	100 µm
Number of Data Points	103979
Number of Data Polygons	207958
Date Scanned	July 21, 2008
Scan Technician	Michael Krzyzak
Edited By	Michael Krzyzak
Photographs
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