Blaschka Glass Model of a Starfish Larva

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Micro CT scan of a Blaschka model showcasing starfish development from the D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum at the University of Dundee. D'Arcy Thompson acquired a set of Blaschka's extremely delicate glass models in 1888. In Growth and Form, D'Arcy repeatedly refers to the skill of the glass-blower, likely thinking of these very models. DUNUC 2875. Starfish (Asteria Rubens) Development. The width is 6cm. Scanned using a Nikon XT H225ST micro CT scanner. The resulting file is exported as an STL and imported into Zbrush. Texture is added from photographs using the Spotlight function and Polypainting. We're eager to hear from you if you download or print our models, especially if you use them in education and outreach.