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Sternum (Breast Bone) of the Canada Goose Branta canadensis (MCZ 347953)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Anseriformes - Anatidae - Branta - Branta canadensis
Species Description
The Canada Goose is a common waterfowl found throughout North America and Europe. They are mostly herbivorous, but will eat insects on occasion. There are at least 11 known subspecies of Canada Goose; they tend to be smaller the more northward the population, and darker the more westward. They are naturally migratory, but mild climates in their summer ranges have reduced the migrations of some populations. The rise in safe, predator-free bodies of water (such as in golf courses and urban parks) have also decreased the need for migration.
Specimen Information
Species	Branta canadensis (Canada Goose)
Element	Sternum (Breast Bone)
Specimen Number	MCZ 347953
Sex
Location
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Konica Minolta Range7
Resolution	100 µm
Number of Data Points	1490076
Number of Data Polygons	745062
Date Scanned	July 11, 2009
Scan Technician	Rachael Martinez
Edited By	Rachael Martinez
Photographs
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Download Digital Model	Size
STL File Not Publicly Available	74.5 MB
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