Domestic Goose Skull Replica
$61.00
The domestic goose is native to Eurasia and North America. The goose is highly adapted to an aquatic habitat. They have webbed feet, water-resistant plumage, & their bill is designed for feeding on aquatic vegetation, macro-invertebrates, grains and the occasional vertebrate.
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Description
Domestic Goose Skull Replica (A. anser Information
Domestic goose skull replica measures 5.6 x 1.8 x 2.0 inches. A. anser is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of original specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and jaw). 1:1. Made in USA.
Domestic geese are domesticated grey geese that are kept by humans as poultry for their meat, eggs, and down feathers since ancient times.
As most domestic geese display little sexual dimorphism, sexing is based primarily on physical characteristics and behavior. Males are typically taller and larger than females, and have longer necks.
In addition, males can be distinguished by the protective behavior they exhibit towards their mates and their offspring. The domestic goose male will typically stand between his partner and any perceived threat.
Changes to the plumage are variable; many have been selected to lose dark brown tones of the wild bird. The result is an animal marked, or completely covered in white feathers.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves
- Order: Anseriformes
- Family: Anatidae
- Genus: Anser
- Species: A. anser
- Conservation status: Domesticated
The domestic goose skull replica features the robust, serrated bill characteristic of Anser anser domesticus. Biologists study these 1:1 scale casts to analyze the cranial morphology of large waterfowl and the physiological traits of domesticated grey geese. Upgrade your natural history display with the domestic duck skull, trumpeter swan skull replica, and American white pelican skull. Find more high-fidelity specimens available in our bird or aves replica store.
Additional information
| Weight | 5.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 5.6 × 1.8 × 2.0 in |
