Chimpanzee Adult Female Skull Replica
$197.00
The tympanic bone forms a distinct tube lateral to the middle ear to support the eardrum and protect the lightest stapes bones among all hominids.
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Description
Chimpanzee adult female skull replica measures 8.25 x 5.0 x 6.0 inches. Pan troglodytes skull is a museum-quality polyurethane cast from California Academy of Sciences specimen. Two-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
This female Chimpanzee skull provides a detailed window to the osteology of our nearest living relatives. The bone surfaces show a smooth cranial vault and forward-positioned eye cavities that define the great ape facial profile. You will notice, in addition, that the specialized resin mimics the actual density and micro-porous texture of real skeleton tissue.
The dental assembly reflects a versatile tooth arrangement used for grinding seasonal fruits and fibrous vegetation. This case works as a primary reference for tracking hominid growth and primate dental morphology. The manufacturing process ensures that every minute suture line appears exactly as seen on the museum specimen.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Primates
- Suborder: Haplorhini
- Infraorder: Simiiformes
- Family: Hominidae
- Subfamily: Homininae
- Genus: Pan
- Species: P. troglodytes
- Binomial name: Pan troglodytes (Blumenbach, 1775)
- Conservation status: Endangered
The skull geometry of this female specimen offers a unique benchmark for evaluating other premium primate replicas. You can observe, for instance the massive size gap between this model and the heavy western-lowland gorilla male skull replica.
The delicate supraorbital torus also provides a sharp contrast to the flared cheek structures of the bornean orangutan male skull replica. Comparing these anatomical features with the distinct traits of the hamadryras baboon male skull replica helps to illustrate the diverse evolutionary biology of the African apes.
Additional information
| Weight | 4.5 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 8.25 × 5.0 × 6.0 in |
| World Chimpanzee Day - July 14th | World Chimpanzee Day is celebrated on July 14th each year to honor chimpanzees, who are humans' closest living relatives, and the people who have worked to protect them. The day also raises awareness about threats to chimpanzees and promotes proper care for those in captivity. |
