Building a better alligator: Researchers develop advanced 3-D models of bite data

Building a better alligator: Researchers develop advanced 3-D models of bite data 06/21/2017 02:23 PM EDT The ability to bite hard is critical for crocodilians to eat their food such as turtles, wildebeest and other large prey; therefore, their anatomy is closely studied by veterinarians and paleontologists who are interested in animal movements and anatomy. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri and the University of Southern Indiana have developed three-dimensional models of the skull of the American alligator using cutting-edge imaging and computational tools. Full story at http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2017/0616-building-a-better-alligator-researchers-develop-advanced-three-dimensional-models-of-bite-data-to-study-dinosaurs-birds-crocodiles/ Source University of Missouri-Columbia This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111