Egg Specimens Metadata and Measurements

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Authors: Taylor Morrow, Gary Zheng, Duncan J. Irschick, Joshua Medina, Katherine Doyle, Mark E. Hauber
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.30938453
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Abstract

This study presents a 3D digital photogrammetry approach to reconstruct and measure eggs from 20 different bird species varying widely in ecology and life history. Digital models were created to quantify egg length, width, surface area, and volume with model measurements differing from physical measurements by an average of only 1.3%. This workflow demonstrates the accuracy of 3D modeling for non-invasive morphometric analyses of avian eggs.

Fields of Study & Subjects

3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage Morphological variations and asymmetry Avian ecology and behavior

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Figshare
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Dataset