Phylogenic Position
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Aves
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Palaeognathae
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Apterygiformes
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Apterygidae
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Apteryx
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Apteryx australis
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Species Description
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The kiwi (genus Apteryx) is a small, flightless bird, represented by six recognized species that are only found in parts of New Zealand. The North Island Brown Kiwi, the most abundant species, lives throughout the North Island; of the remaining species, four (the Great Spotted Kiwi, Okarito Brown Kiwi, Haast Tokoeka and Southern Tokoeka) are found in small pockets on the South Island, while the Little Spotted Kiwi is found only on predator-free islands off the New Zealand coast. Kiwis stand about 40 cm tall, and weigh between 4-6 lbs; reverse sexual dimorphism occurs in these birds, with the female being larger than the male. They are primarily forest-dwellers, but can survive in shrubland if their usual habitat is disturbed.
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Specimen Information
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Species
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Apteryx australis (Common kiwi)
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Element
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Vertebra with ribs (Vertebra with ribs)
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Specimen Number
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YPM 110849
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Sex
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Location
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New Zealand
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Geological Age
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Recent
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Technical Information
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Scanner
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Konica Minolta Range7
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Resolution
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40 µm
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Number of Data Points
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34847
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Number of Data Polygons
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17463
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Date Scanned
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June 28, 2011
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Scan Technician
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Ariana Masi
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Edited By
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Ariana Masi
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Photographs
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View All 4 Images
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Download Digital Model
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Size
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STL File Not Publicly Available
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1.7 MB
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Other Apteryx australis (Common kiwi) Elements
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Specimen
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Element
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YPM 103006
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Sternum (Breast Bone)
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YPM 103006
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Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
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YPM 103006
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Right Tarsometatarsus (Right Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
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YPM 103006
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Right Tibiotarsus (Middle Leg Bone, Right)
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YPM 103006
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Left Femur (Left Upper Leg Bone)
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YPM 103006
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Right Femur (Right Femur)
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YPM 103006
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Left Fibula (Left Middle Leg Bone)
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YPM 103006
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Right Fibula (Right Middle Leg Bone)
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YPM 103006
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Left Tibiotarsus and Fibula (Left Middle Leg Bones)
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YPM 110849
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Sternum (Breast Bone)
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YPM 110849
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Cranium (Skull)
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YPM 110849
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Mandible (Jawbone )
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YPM 110849
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Left Humerus articulated with radius and ulna (Left upper arm bone articulated with lower arm bones)
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YPM 110849
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Right Femur (Right Femur)
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YPM 110849
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Right Tarsometatarsus (Right Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
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YPM 110849
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Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
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YPM 110849
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Left Tibiotarsus and Fibula (Left Middle Leg Bones)
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YPM 110849
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Rib 7 (Rib 7)
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YPM 110849
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Left Femur (Left Upper Leg Bone)
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YPM 110849
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Left Scapulocoracoid (Left Shoulder)
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YPM 110849
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Right Phalange 3A (Right Toe Bone 3A)
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YPM 110849
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Right Phalange 2A (Right Toe Bone 2A)
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YPM 110849
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Right Tibiotarsus and Fibula (Right Middle Leg Bones)
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YPM 110849
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Left Phalange 4A (Left Toe Bone 4A)
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YPM 110849
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Rib 6 (Rib 6)
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YPM 110849
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Bone 1 (Bone 1)
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YPM 110849
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Rib 5 (Rib 5)
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YPM 110849
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Articulated Right Radius and Ulna (Lower Arm Bones)
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YPM 110849
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Left Phalange 3B (Left Phalange 3B)
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YPM 110849
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Right Phalange 3C (Right Toe Bone 3C)
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YPM 110849
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Left Phalange 3C (Left Toe Bone 3C)
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YPM 110849
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Right Phalange 4D (Right Toe Bone 4D)
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YPM 110849
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Left Phalange 2A (Left Toe Bone 2A)
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YPM 110849
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Ribcage and Sternum (Left Vertebral Face Missing)
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YPM 110849
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Left Phalange 3D (Left Toe Bone 3D)
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YPM 110849
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Left Phalange 2B (Left Toe Bone 2B)
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YPM 110849
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Right Phalange 2B (Right Toe Bone 2B)
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YPM 110849
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Left Phalange 4D (Left Toe Bone 4D)
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YPM 110849
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Right Phalange 3D (Right Toe Bone 3D)
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YPM 110849
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Left Phalange 4B (Left Toe Bone 4B)
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YPM 110849
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Bone 2 (Bone 2)
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YPM 110849
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Bone 3 (Bone 3)
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YPM 110849
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Right Phalange 1B (Right Toe Bone 1B)
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YPM 110849
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Left Phalange 2C (Left Toe Bone 2C)
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YPM 110849
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Left Phalange 4E (Left Toe Bone 4E)
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YPM 110849
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Left Phalange 4C (Left Toe Bone 4C)
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YPM 110849
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Left Phalange 1B (Left Toe Bone 1B)
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YPM 110849
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Left Phalange 3A (Left Toe Bone 3A)
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YPM 110849
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Bone 4 (Bone 4)
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YPM 110849
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Bone 5 (Bone 5)
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YPM 110849
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Right Phalange 4C (Right Toe Bone 4C)
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YPM 110849
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Right Phalange 4B (Right Toe Bone 4B)
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YPM 110849
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Left Phalange 1A (Left Toe Bone 1A)
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YPM 110849
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Rib1 (Rib 1)
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YPM 110849
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Rib 2 (Rib 2)
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YPM 110849
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Rib 3 (Rib 3)
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YPM 110849
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Right Phalange 2C (Right Toe Bone 2C)
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YPM 110849
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Right Phalange 4E (Right Toe Bone 4E)
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YPM 110849
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Right Phalange 3B (Right Toe Bone 3B)
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YPM 110849
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Right Phalange 4A (Right Toe Bone 4A)
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YPM 110849
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Left Pes (cast) (Left Foot)
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YPM 110849
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Right Pes (Right Foot)
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YPM 110849
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Right Phalange 1A (Right Toe Bone 1A)
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