[Coral-List] 3-D Coral Polyp Models (for 3-D printing)?

[Paulo Maurin - NOAA Affiliate]

Hello. Is anyone aware of a 3D cross-sectional model of an individual
coral polyp? One that would show the skeletal structure and the polyp
parts, including tentacles, mouth, and stomach? Ideally, the model
would be for a whole polyp that could be open in half for the cross
section, and these would be modular so a few polyps could be put
together to form a "reef."

We would like to 3D print a cross section of a coral polyp for
education & outreach. I've searched a couple of 3D print sites but I
am not finding a coral polyp model (there seem to be a few "reefs" 3D
models out there, but again not one of an individual coral polyp). We
need a 3D object model (files .obj or .ma or .dae formats).

If there is not a 3D model of a cross-sectional polyp, I may be able
to ask our in-house ed tech designers in our program to make this 3D
model, but I wanted to check with this community first. If we do
design a polyp model for a 3D printer, I could share it with this
group if there is interest.

Thanks in advance,

p
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Paulo Maurin, PhD
Hawaii Management Liaison, NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program
NOAA Inouye Regional Center
1845 Wasp Blvd., Building 176
Honolulu, HI 96818
Phone: (808) 725-5265