Sumatran Orangutan Female Skull Replica
$197.00
They have a more compressed maxillary width and refined mandibular ramus that align with the specific phenotypic variations found in northern Indonesian island populations.
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Description
Sumatran orangutan female skull replica measures 8.4 x 4.9 x 6.6 inches. Pongo abelii skull is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
The Sumatran female skull replica presents high, narrow orbits and a concave facial profile. These features serve as diagnostic markers for the Sumatran population.
The zygomatic arches and temporal lines demonstrate specific attachment points for the masseter muscles, providing insight into the biomechanics of great ape mastication.
Detailed examination of the palatine bone and the arrangement of the molar cusps reveals the evolutionary adaptations required for a diet of diverse rainforest vegetation.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Primates
- Suborder: Haplorhini
- Infraorder: Simiiformes
- Family: Hominidae
- Genus: Pongo
- Species: P. abelii
- Binomial name: Pongo abelii Lesson, 1827
- Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1)
Curators and collectors building a morphology series can use the Sumatran male skull replica to study bone crests. Thus, this helps track tooth strength in the species.
Also, the Sumatran juvenile skull replica illustrates the early closure of the metopic suture and the emergence of primary dentition. Therefore, to broaden the scope of a taxonomic collection, the Bornean male orangutan skull replica provides the necessary data to contrast the more flared zygomatic bone structure.
Additional information
| Weight | 5 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 8.4 in |
| International Orangutan Day - August 19th | International Orangutan Day is celebrated annually on August 19th to raise awareness about the conservation of orangutans and their natural habitats. The day also encourages people to take action to protect the critically endangered species. |