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- Title
Micro-CT protocols for scanning and 3D analysis of Hexaplex trunculus during its different life stages.
- Authors
Chatzinikolaou, Eva; Keklikoglou, Kleoniki
- Abstract
Micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) is a high-resolution 3D-imaging technique which is now increasingly applied in biological studies focusing on taxonomy and functional morphology. The creation of virtual representations of specimens can increase availability of otherwise underexploited and inaccessible samples. The 3D model dataset can be also further processed through volume rendering and morphometric analysis. The success of micro-CT as a visualisation technique depends on several methodological manipulations, including the use of contrast enhancing staining agents, filters, scanning mediums, containers, exposure time and frame averaging. The aim of this study was to standardise a series of micro-CT scanning and 3D analysis protocols for a marine gastropod species, Hexaplex trunculus. The analytical protocols have followed all the developmental stages of this gastropod, from egg capsules and embryos to juveniles and adults.
- Subjects
MURICIDAE; MOLLUSK morphology; COMPUTED tomography; MOLLUSK classification; MOLLUSK development
- Publication
Biodiversity Data Journal, 2021, p1
- ISSN
1314-2836
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3897/BDJ.9.e71542