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Robert L Cieri^1,2, Morgan L Turner^3,4, Ryan M Carney⁵

¹School of Biological Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

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|October 24, 2021

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Virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) offer immersive ways to explore 3D morphological data. These technologies bridge the digital divide, enhancing research and education in comparative morphology.

Keywords:

anatomy collections comparative education visualization

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Comparative morphology
Digital anatomy
Virtual and augmented reality

Background:

Modern imaging (CT, laser scanning, photogrammetry) generates detailed digital morphological data.
Digital data on screens can be difficult to intuitively understand and interact with.
Virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) present 3D data immersively, mimicking real-world interaction.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a primer on VR/AR hardware, software, and techniques for morphologists and educators.
To explore the application of VR/AR in research, pedagogy, and science communication.
To suggest best practices for VR/AR in comparative morphology.

Main Methods:

Review of VR/AR hardware and software capabilities.
Description of techniques for presenting and interacting with 3D morphological data.
Inclusion of case studies from the 2019 International Congress of Vertebrate Morphology.

Main Results:

VR/AR technologies offer intuitive interaction with complex 3D anatomical datasets.
Immersive experiences enhance understanding and exploration of morphological variations.
VR/AR facilitates novel approaches to teaching and communicating morphology.

Conclusions:

VR/AR technologies are poised to revolutionize the study and teaching of morphology.
Adoption of VR/AR can significantly improve the analysis and dissemination of morphological data.
Best practices are emerging for integrating VR/AR into the field of comparative morphology.