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SpecimenID :
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mCT-01212
ScanID :
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scan-01512
Sample Category :
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Zoology
Arthropoda
Malacostraca
Scientific Name :
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Dexamine spinosa

Taxonomic Group :
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CRUSTACEA
Specimen Description :
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amphipod
Provider Institute :
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HCMR
Specimen Provider :
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Niki Keklikoglou
Material :
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soft tissue
Fixation Type :
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formalin
Preservation Medium :
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Ethanol
Contrast Enhancement Method :
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Iodine
Scope of Scan :
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visualisation of interior characteristics of the specimen
Scan Date :
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09/01/2021
Scanned By :
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Niki Keklikoglou
Sample Holder :
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white pipette tip
Scanning Medium :
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96% 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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2.90
Camera Resolution :
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4000
ExposureTime (ms) :
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316
360 :
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180°
Random Movement :
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0
Averaging :
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5
Oversize Settings :
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None
Dataset :
Video File :
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scan-01512__rec.mp4 (9.18 MB)
CC by :
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HCMR

Description

Micro-CT was performed to an amphipod. This specimen was fixed in formalin and preserved in 96% ethanol. Specimen was stained with 1% iodine dissolvded in 96% ethanol. Scan was performed with a Skyscan 1172 at a voltage of 59kV and 167μΑ without filter for a half rotation of 180o . This specimen was scanned at the highest camera resolution with an exposure time of 316ms. This scan was performed for visualising the interior characteristics of the specimen. Specimen was provided and scanned by Niki Keklikoglou.

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