Hippopotamus Skull 3D (H. amphibius)
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3D reconstruction from CT scans of the head of an adult Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) in both horizontal and vertical planes demonstrating the position of the skull relative to the surrounding transparent soft tissues. Key structures visible in this series are the large protruding tusks. Specimen courtesy of Steven Krieger, Toledo Zoo. See also: (Interactive Image)
