Ostrich Brain Replica
$26.00
A neurological cast reveals how the optic lobes coordinate with motor centers to trigger rapid escape sprints across the scorching African savanna.
- Description
- Additional information
Description
Ostrich Brain Replica for Ornithology
Ostrich Brain Replica measures 2.3 x 1.8 x 1.3 inches. Struthio camelus brain is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of CAS specimen. 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
Vernacular Designations and Origins
The common ostrich originates from a lineage of flightless birds that first appeared during the Miocene epoch. People frequently call them ratites to distinguish them from birds that possess a keeled sternum.
Phylogenetic Diversification and Traits
Common ostriches represent a specialized group of avian species that transitioned to a terrestrial lifestyle millions of years ago. They have a remarkably small brain relative to their body size.
Anthropogenic Disturbance
Humans historically hunted the Arabian subspecies to extinction by the middle of the twentieth century.
Scientific classification:
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves
- Order: Struthioniformes
- Family: Struthionidae
- Genus: Struthio
- Species: S. camelus
- Binomial Name: Struthio camelus Linnaeus, 1758
- Conservation status: Least concern (IUCN 3.1)
Investigate Flightless Avian Morphology
Compare this ostrich brain replica to the ostrich skull replica, the emu skull replica and the southern cassowary skull replica for a comprehensive study. This grouping allows you to analyze the bird’s neural capacity against the specialized cranial anatomy of different flightless families. Positioning the cast next to the skulls, you can demonstrate the specific relationship between its large orbital cavities and braincase.
Additional information
| Weight | 3.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2.3 × 1.8 × 1.3 in |
