Reproduction
Object numberRCSHC/3480
Scientific nameBradypus tridactylus
CollectionHunterian
CategoryWet preparations
Object nameFetus, Products of generation - Mammals, Mounted wet tissue
DescriptionA foetal sloth towards the end of its gestation.
The body is hairless with its form resembling that of the adult. The rudiment of the thumb can be seen.
Production date 1760 - 1793
Preparator
Owner/user
presented
Physical Location
Location
Not on public display: contact museum for access conditions
Physical Information
Physical descriptionWet preparation of tissue mounted in a circular glass jar with a glass lid.
Materialglass (material)
Bradypus tridactylus
Dimensions
whole height: 180 mm
whole diameter: 84 mm
whole weight: 1102 g
whole diameter: 84 mm
whole weight: 1102 g
Bibliography
SourceDobson 1970-71
Transcript3480: A foetal Sloth (Bradypus tridactylus) at the latter period of uterine gestation. The pectoral situation of the mammae and the rudiment of a thumb, deserve notice in this preparation. The body is hairless, but upon the lips and chin are a number of short papilliform processes. The foetus resembles the adult in the length and slenderness of the neck and in the great disproportion in length of the fore and hind limbs.
