3D Scan of Fossil Bison Vertebra (Tattershall Castle, Lincolnshire, Collected in 1984)

This 3D scan captures a fossilized bison vertebra collected from Tattershall Castle, Lincolnshire, on July 1, 1984. The vertebra comes from an area known for its rich interglacial deposits, dating back 160,000 years ago. The region has yielded a variety of vertebrate fossils, along with molluscan, plant, and foraminifera remains, preserved in the silts and detritus muds deposited by slow-flowing, well-vegetated streams.

Geological Context:The fossil was found within the interglacial deposits at Tattershall Castle, which are known to contain rich fossil assemblages. These deposits, part of the Ipswichian Interglacial (Substage IIb), formed in temperate conditions, indicating that the bison once lived in a landscape with regional mixed oak forests, mild winters, and slightly warmer summer temperatures than today. The vertebra may have been deposited in fluvial environments associated with the slow-moving streams of the region, which supported a diverse ecosystem.

3D Model Details:

Mesh and Texture: The scan provides detailed representation of the bison vertebra’s structure, including natural weathering and surface textures of the fossilized bone.

File Formats Available:

OBJ: Suitable for digital visualization and 3D printing.PLY: Includes both mesh and texture for enhanced analysis.STL: Ideal for 3D printing applications.

This model is perfect for paleontological research, educational use, or digital fossil collections. Its rich geological context and association with the Ipswichian Interglacial make it a significant piece of the region's prehistoric ecosystem.