Vervet Monkey Female Skull Replica
$182.00
A refined bone structure and specific narrow zygomatic width confirms its biological provenance and has a nearly vertical orientation of the occipital bone.
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Description
Vervet monkey female skull replica measures 3.5 x 2.4 x 2.2 inches. The Chlorocebus pygerythrus skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
Specific osteological markers identify this replica by its notably low cranial vault and elongated nasal bones. The facial skeletal features a widened mandibular ramus and distinct suborbital fossae, which serve as the diagnostic skeletal indicators for the species-specific cheek pouch capacity.
Also, the dental profile is characterized by the absence of the lingual enamel on the lower incisors, a permanent osteologic trait for the Chlorocebus genus.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Primates
- Suborder: Haplorhini
- Infraorder: Simiiformes
- Family: Cercopithecidae
- Genus: Chlorocebus
- Species: C. pygerythrus
- Binomial name: Chlorocebus pygerythrus F. Cuvier, 1821
- Conservation status: Least concern (IUCN 3.1)
First, we suggest placing this specimen next to the vervet monkey male skull replica. This allows for a clear study of size differences within the species. Next, you can compare it to the three-striped monkey skull replica.
This skull shows a major change in eye socket size for night vision. Finally, collectors often pair this set with the squirrel monkey skull replica. This helps to show the different skull shapes and teeth found in African and South American groups.
Additional information
| Weight | 3.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 3.5 × 2.4 × 2.2 in |
| International Monkey Day - December 14th | International Monkey Day has been created to celebrate monkeys on December 14th, as well as “all things simian,” which includes lemurs, tarsiers, apes, and other non-human primates. It is a great day when it comes to raising awareness about different types of monkeys and primates around the world, as well as the issues they face and how we can help them. |
