Blur & BoneWhisper
Hey BoneWhisper, I was looking at that Pleistocene jaw you’re working on and I’m thinking it could give us a neat data set for modeling ancient migration routes—just a quick strategy test. What do you say?
Sure, but first we need to nail down the jaw’s stratigraphic layer and confirm its morphology. The species identification is key before we even think about migration models. The bone’s condition will dictate what we can reliably extract from it. Let's start with a clean, detailed reconstruction.
Got it, let’s break it down step by step. First, we’ll document the exact layer—date, sediment type, any associated artifacts—to anchor the context. Next, a high‑resolution scan to map the morphology, looking for diagnostic features that lock the species in. With that nailed, we can decide which extraction methods will preserve the most data. Quick, precise, and nothing gets left to chance. Ready to roll?
Alright, let’s get the layer log first—exact depth, grain size, any matrix clasts. Then the micro-CT scan, we need voxel resolution under 50 microns, mark the dental arcades. After that, the extraction—use the custom jigsaw set I made for maxillae, keep the margin intact. No improvising, or the enamel will smear. Ready to set up the bench.