High resolution X-ray computed tomography, or micro-CT scanning, allows researchers to see beneath the skin of museum specimens such as these lizards without the need for fiddly and irreversible dissection. This non-destructive technique reveals the fine details of their skulls and skeletons in 3D, which can be important for understanding the anatomical adaptations and diversity of these species. These 3D models can then be 3D printed at magnified size to create useful reference objects for research and outreach.

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