
Real American Opossum Skull - Pathology
The American opossum is a marsupial species found throughout North America. Opossums have long heads with a pointed snout and long whiskers, as well as long, prehensile tails with a scaly appearance. They are omnivores with a widely varied diet that includes fruits, grains, insects and carrion.
- The left zygomatic arch exhibits pathology
- The upper left canine tooth is damaged
- Skull Length 13.6 cm (5.4 in)
- Skull Width 7.7 cm (3 in)
- Skull Height 6.5 cm (2.6 in)