Unravelling the difference in craniofacial morphology of Yucatan miniature and standard pigs during postnatal ontogeny

This study characterized postnatal skull growth and development, and morphological variations in Yucatan and standard (domestic) pigs, with a focus on the role of joint maturation in resulting craniofacial dysmorphology. Using imaging processing, craniometric measurement and geometric morphometric approaches, it reveals that while both breeds share a similar skull morphology at birth and exhibit allometric growth patterns, Yucatans develop a shorter midface and more compact neurocranium. Notably, Yucatans show delayed suture fusion compared to standard pigs, suggesting differences in joint maturation influence craniofacial form. These findings emphasizing the interactions with organ development, cavity expansion, and joint maturation during postnatal ontogeny, offering insights into mechanisms driving craniofacial diversification in pig models.
This dataset includes quantitative cranial measurement data from 40 pig specimens (Yucatan: n = 20, ages 0–12 months; standard: n = 20, ages 0–..., , ### 1. Title of the Study

**Unravelling the Difference in Craniofacial Morphology of Yucatan Miniature and Standard Pigs During Postnatal Ontogeny**

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### 2. Short Summary of the Study

This study characterized postnatal skull growth and development, and morphological variations in Yucatan and standard (domestic) pigs, with a focus on the role of joint maturation in resulting craniofacial dysmorphology. Using imaging processing, craniometric measurement and geometric morphometric approaches, it reveals that while both breeds share a similar skull morphology at birth and exhibit allometric growth patterns, Yucatans develop a shorter midface and more compact neurocranium. Notably, Yucatans show delayed suture fusion compared to standard pigs, suggesting differences in joint maturation influence craniofacial form. These findings emphasizing the interactions with organ development, cavity expansion, and joint maturation during postnatal ontogeny, offering insights into mechanisms drivi...,