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| Here are a few examples of searching our database. |
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| Searching using the AMNH catalogue number. |
Fossil specimens are referenced by a catalogue number unique to each of the four collections.
An acronym has been applied to each catalogue number to designate which collection the specimen is from.
FI for Fossil Invertebrates, including Plants.
FF for Fossil Fish/Sharks.
FR for Fossil Amphibians, Reptiles, Dinosaurus and Birds.
FM for Fossil Mammals.
For example a specimen listed as AMNH 666 can be found using the following search: |
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| You can use a wildcard search by entering a % or an _ . For example: |
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| You can also combine OR and AND statements to narrow your search. |
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| This search will find specimens of Tyrannosaurus from the Hell Creek Formation. |
| You can also search for specimens using our compiled indexes: |
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Catalogue data and images retrieved from this database system are intended for educational and scholarly use only, and may not be used for any commercial purposes without prior consent from the American Museum of Natural History. Please note that electronic collections data are only proxies for the actual specimens, and although the specimen database is regularly checking for discrepancies, there is no guarantee of its accuracy. If you notice an error or omission please contact the webmaster.
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