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Sternum (Breast Bone) of the Hill Myna Gracula religiosa (MCZ 346875)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Passeriformes - Sturnidae - Gracula - Gracula religiosa
Species Description
The Hill Myna is a member of the starling family, resident in the forested hills of south and southeast Asia. It is almost entirely arboreal, preferring to dwell in trees near the edge of the forest, where it eats fruit, nectar and occasional insects; this diet makes it an important pollinator and seed disperser. The Hill Myna is highly sought for aviculture (the raising of birds) and as a pet; while it is a renowned mimic in captivity, it is not known to mimic in the wild. Several subspecies of the Hill Myna have been found scattered on islands of southeast Asia, but populations in certain areas have decreased or disappeared completely, due to the pet trade.
Specimen Information
Species	Gracula religiosa (Hill Myna)
Element	Sternum (Breast Bone)
Specimen Number	MCZ 346875
Sex
Location
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Roland Picza
Resolution	100 µm
Number of Data Points	92562
Number of Data Polygons	185132
Date Scanned	June 10, 2008
Scan Technician	Michael Krzyzak
Edited By	Michael Krzyzak
Photographs
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Download Digital Model	Size
STL File Not Publicly Available	9.3 MB
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