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Leopard seal, Hydrurga leptonyx, VT670

Physical Description

Skull of a leopard seal. Braincase, premaxilla and maxilla are not articulated. Two incisors and one postcanine teeth are loose and stored in plastic bags. There is also a skull bone fragment loose and a small bag with bone fragments and sand.

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Skull): 110 x 1190 x 300mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Premaxilla+Maxilla): 90 x 170 x 240mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (c - Incisor tooth): 50 x 10 x 10mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (d - Incisor tooth): 35 x 5 x 10mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (e - Postcanine tooth): 35 x 5 x 10mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (f - Skull fragment): 15 x 30 x 40mm
Weight (g - Bag of bone fragments and sand): 1.2g

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