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The oVert Thematic Collections Network Project ID: 000368762 Public
17894 Media · 10940 Specimens · Creator: Blackburn, David · Managed by: David Blackburn , Edward Stanley, Jaimi Gray

The oVert (openVertebrate) Thematic Collection Network (TCN) generated and continues to serve high-resolution digital three-dimensional data for internal anatomy across vertebrate diversity. At a network of digitization centers across the US, we CT-scanned >13,000 fluid-preserved specimens representing >80% of the living genera of vertebrates. This provides broad coverage for exploration and research on all major groups of vertebrates. We have also generated contrast-enhanced scans to reveal soft tissues and organs for many living vertebrate families. This collection of digital imagery and three-dimensional volumes is open for exploration, download, and use to address questions related to the discovery of new species, documenting patterns of anatomical diversity and growth, and testing hypotheses of function and evolution. If you use oVert data in publications presenting research, educational resources, etc., please cite the following paper: Blackburn, D.C., D.M. Boyer, J.A. Gray, J. Winchester, J.M. Bates, S.L. Baumgart, E. Braker, D. Coldren, K.W. Conway, A. Davis Rabosky, N. de la Sancha, C.B. Dillman, J.L. Dunnum, C.M. Early, B.W. Frable, M.W. Gage, J. Hanken, J.A. Maisano, B.D. Marks, K.P. Maslenikov, J.E. McCormack, R.S. Nagesan, G.G. Pandelis, H.L. Prestridge, D.L. Rabosky, Z.S. Randall, M.B. Robbins, L.A. Scheinberg, C.L. Spencer, A.P. Summers, L. Tapanila, C.W. Thompson, L. Tornabene, G.J. Watkins-Colwell, L.J. Welton, the oVert Project Team, and E.L. Stanley. 2024. Increasing the impact of vertebrate scientific collections through 3D-imaging: the openVertebrate (oVert) Thematic Collections Network. BioScience 74: 169–186. https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biad120

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  ID Part Object Taxonomy Type Date Added Publication Status  
000080341 head ansp:fish:200334 Typhlobelus auriculatus Volumetric Image Series 2019-06-12 Restricted Download  
000167691 close-up uf:fish:246747 Squatina squatina Volumetric Image Series 2020-12-01 Open Download  
000037611 16-bit TIFF Volumetric Image Series 2017-11-20 Restricted Download  
000037613 16-bit TIFF Volumetric Image Series 2017-11-20 Restricted Download  
000384706 whole body UF:Herp:49425 Pelochelys bibroni Volumetric Image Series 2021-09-23 Open Download  
000037608 16-bit TIFF Volumetric Image Series 2017-11-20 Restricted Download  
000166955 whole body lsumz:herps:107711 Volumetric Image Series 2020-11-17 Restricted Download  
000080344 whole body ansp:fish:205751 Hyalobagrus flavus Volumetric Image Series 2019-06-12 Restricted Download  
000384913 whole body UF:Herp:85436 Pangshura smithii Volumetric Image Series 2021-09-24 Open Download  
000384914 head UF:Herp:85436 Pangshura smithii Volumetric Image Series 2021-09-24 Open Download  
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