Gray Fox Brain Replica
$26.00
The gray fox has a complex brain with advanced spatial abilities used for climbing trees as a basal member of the mammalian dog family called Canidae.
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Description
Gray Fox Brain Replica for Mammalogy
Gray fox brain replica measures 2.8 x 1.375 x 1.2 inches. Urocyon cinereoargenteus brain is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from CAS specimen. 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
Characteristics of the Gray Fox
The gray fox is an omnivorous mammal belonging to the family Canidae. This species is widespread throughout North America and Central America. Specifically, the gray fox and the diminutive island fox are the only living members of the genus Urocyon. Modern genetic research considers this genus a sister group to all other living canids. Furthermore, the species name cinereoargenteus translates to ashen silver in English.
Habitat and Competition
Historically, this animal was the most common fox in the eastern United States. Although it still lives there, human advancement and deforestation allowed the red fox to become the predominant fox-like canid. Despite this post-colonial competition, the gray fox thrives in urban and suburban environments. Southern Florida serves as an excellent example of this adaptability. Moreover, the gray fox remains the prevalent species in the Pacific States and Great Lakes region.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Family: Canidae
- Genus: Urocyon
- Species: U. cinereoargenteus
- Binomial name: Urocyon cinereoargenteus (Schreber, 1775)
- Conservation status: Least concern (IUCN 3.1)
The gray fox brain replica enhances the scientific research with the gray fox skull. island gray fox, bat-eared fox skull
Build a Comparative Research Set
The gray fox brain replica enhances scientific research when paired with a standard gray fox skull replica. Additionally, you can expand your display by adding an island gray fox skull replica and a bat-eared fox skull replica.
By comparing the gray fox to the island gray fox, you can study the anatomical effects of island dwarfism in canids. Consequently, adding the bat-eared fox skull highlights the diverse evolutionary paths taken by fox-like mammals across different continents.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 2.8 × 1.375 × 1.2 in |
