By Nat Warburton.

An Open Access Resource for Researchers and Students

Greetings to all researchers, students, and enthusiasts in the fields of zoology, functional morphology, wildlife biology, and palaeontology!

I am thrilled to announce the publication of a comprehensive visual dataset titled Skeletal Atlas of the Echidna. This dataset is now available for open access download, providing an invaluable resource for the scientific community and educating the next generation of zoologists and biologists.

About the Skeletal Atlas

The Skeletal Atlas of the Echidna is meticulously compiled to offer extensive visual references that are essential for the detailed study of echidna skeletal anatomy. This dataset includes a series of high-resolution, labelled photographs that highlight the intricate details of the echidna’s skeletal structure. Each photograph is carefully annotated to facilitate easy identification and understanding of various skeletal components.

Supplementary Artistic Illustrations

Exquisite line drawings by the talented artist Nellie Pease add a unique dimension to the dataset. Nellie’s artistry provides an elegant complement to the photographic data, making the atlas not only scientifically valuable but also visually captivating.

Who Will Benefit?

This open access resource is designed to cater to a wide range of users, including:

• Researchers: Detailed visual data supports various research projects in comparative anatomy, functional morphology, and evolutionary biology.
• Students: An indispensable learning tool for students in zoology, wildlife biology, and related fields, offering hands-on visual aids to complement theoretical knowledge.
• Educators: A valuable teaching resource, enhancing curriculum with high-quality visual materials that can be used in lectures and practical sessions.
• Palaeontologists: Insights into the skeletal structure of modern echidnas can provide analogies for understanding fossilised remains and evolutionary trajectories.

Accessing the Dataset

The Skeletal Atlas of the Echidna is freely accessible online, ensuring that all interested parties can download and utilize this resource without any financial barriers. By providing open access, we aim to foster a spirit of collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the scientific community.