Raccoon Dog Skull Replica
$94.00
Visible cranial sutures and specific foramen placements facilitate comprehensive inspection of canine facial development during academic observation.
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Description
Raccoon Dog Skull Replica for Anatomical Study
Raccoon dog skull replica measures 4.7 x 2.7 x 2.1 inches. Nyctereutes procyonoides skull is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
Basal Canid Evolutionary Morphology
The raccoon dog reproduction displays an elongated rostrum and a moderately developed sagittal crest. This anatomical model allows researchers to observe the unique dental patterns of this ancestral canid. Consequently, the skeletal piece serves as a vital tool for those studying the divergence between foxes and true dogs.
Anatomical Mandibular Mechanics
The separate jaw and head reveal specialized hinge joints and muscle attachment points. Because the species follows an omnivorous diet, the molars are wider than those found in purely carnivorous mammals. Students utilize this reproduction to identify distinct bony landmarks while comparing skeletal adaptations in laboratory settings.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Family: Canidae
- Genus: Nyctereutes
- Species: N. procyonoides
- Binomial name: Nyctereutes procyonoides Temminck, 1838
- Conservation status: Least concern (IUCN 3.1)
Comparative Canidae Evolution Study Kit
The raccoon dog skull provides a basal evolutionary benchmark for researchers. Specifically, it contrasts with the highly specialized architectures found in the pit bull dog skull replica the Great Dane skull replica, and the Pekingese skull replica specimens. Moreover, these models illustrate how selective breeding has modified ancestral structures into modern frames.
Additional information
| Weight | 4.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 4.7 × 2.7 × 2.1 in |
