Trumpeter Swan Skull Replica
$212.00
Features advanced prokinetic hinge and wide interorbital septum. Provides detailed access to lacrimal bone morphology and complex cranial bone seams.
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Description
Trumpeter Swan Skull Replica (Cygnus buccinator) Information
Trumpeter swan skull replica measures 7.7 x 2.5 x 2.5 inches. Cygnus buccinator skull is a 1:1 museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of original specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). Made in USA.
The trumpeter swan is a species of swan found in North America. The trumpeter swan is the largest extant species of waterfowl. Trumpeter swans have a large, wedge-shaped black bill that can, in some cases, be minimally lined with salmon-pink coloration around the mouth. It is one of the heaviest living animals capable of flight.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves
- Order: Anseriformes
- Family: Anatidae
- Genus: Cygnus
- Species: C. buccinator
- Binomial name: Cygnus buccinator Richardson, 1831
- Conservation status: Least concern (IUCN 3.1)
This high-fidelity cast offers a precise view of the mechanical joints and bone structures that define the feeding physics of this massive waterfowl. The model provides detailed access to specialized bone morphology and complex cranial seams often studied in avian evolution. It serves as a vital comparative tool alongside our domestic goose skull, domestic duck skull, and American white pelican cast. This specimen delivers the exact morphological accuracy, including the reinforced rear skull region, required by professional biologists. Find more expert-grade models in our bird or aves replica store.
Additional information
| Weight | 6.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 7.7 × 2.5 × 2.5 in |
