SpecimenID
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mCT-00162
ScanID
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scan-00184
Sample Category
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MolluscaBivalvia
Mytiloida
Mytilidae
Musculus
Musculus costulatus
Scientific Name
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Musculus costulatus
Taxonomic Group
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BIVALVIA
Specimen Description
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bivalve
Provider Institute
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HCMR
Specimen Provider
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Sarah Faulwetter
Material
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soft tissue, calcified tissue
Scanning Auto ID
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scan-00184
Fixation Type
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ethanol
Preservation Medium
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Ethanol
Contrast Enhancement Method
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PTA
Scope of Scan
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staining experiments for SkyScan User meeting 2012
Scan Date
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01/23/2012
Scanned By
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Sarah Faulwetter
Sample Holder
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yellow pipette tip
Scanning Medium
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ethanol
Scanned Part
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whole sample
Digital Device Type
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SkyScan 1172
Voltage kV
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59
Current uA
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167
Zoom um
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1.28
Camera Resolution
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4000
ExposureTime (ms)
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1555
360
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360°
Random Movement
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0
Averaging
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3
Oversize Settings
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None
Dataset
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Micro-CT Images
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Description
Micro-CT was performed to a small bivalve Musculus costulatus. This specimen was fixed and preserved in 96% ethanol. Specimen was stained in 0.3% PTA solution in 70% ethanol for 5 days. Scan was performed with a Skyscan 1172 at a voltage of 59kV and 167μΑ without filter for a full rotation of 360o . This specimen was scanned at the highest camera resolution with an exposure time of 1555ms. This scan was performed for testing contrast enhancing techniques for the application of micro-CT in marine biodiversity studies (http://www.microscopy-analysis.com/sites/default/files/2013_March_Faulw…). Specimen was provided and scanned by Sarah Faulwetter.