ZOOLOGY + BOTANY CATALOGUE A 75/2+3 NATURE IS OUR MODEL THE CATALOGUE IMPORTANT On 17th July 1876 Messrs Marcus INFORMATION: Sommer SOMSO Modelle was founded. The catalogue A 75/2+3 had been 1.SOMSO Modelle are protected published during the 130th anniversary by copyright. The copying of SOMSO year of SOMSO Modelle. Modelle is prohibited and protected by law. In this catalogue you will find a special selection of original SOMSO Models. 2.Close co-operation with scientific You will find further SOMSO Models institutions ensures that SOMSO on the Internet under www.somso.de. Modelle always demonstrates state- of-the-art scientific knowledge. By registering on our mailing list you will automatically receive 3. 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We are already looking forward to your visit. Have fun when surfing! 2 NATURE IS OUR MODEL »Only equals can recognize each other.« A memorable statement by Eckehard, the great German philoso- pher. Briefly it illustrates a perception and therefore reduces the main part of each learning process to a common denominator. Biology lessons are con- DETAIL IN PRODUCTION cerned, above all, with the recognition and relationship of structures. The production of SOMSO Modelle requires great attention to detail in Whether human, animal or plant - the both specialised manufacturing closer the model or illustration is to real techniques and basic handwork. Each life, the easier the student can under- model is individually hand finished by stand or recognise it. skilled craftsmen. Understanding means touching and The combination of handwork and seeing - the physical dimension joining technology results in models which are the abstract. SOMSO Modelle offer far superior to those which are mass both. produced. »Nature is our model« - with SOMSO Modelle owe their impressive regard to production means that »naturalness« to these complex we are meticulous down to the production techniques which result smallest detail - in both form in the models' acceptance both and scientific accuracy. scientifically and aesthetically. The aesthetic appeal enhances the scientific accuracy of these superb SOMSO Modelle. Our task has been to create replicas for teaching which are true to nature - for living biology lessons. 3 SOMSO - A FULL FIVE-YEAR GUARANTEE No other manufacturer in this field offers a full five-year warranty - on nearly all models - that covers both durability and workmanship. EACH AND EVERY MODEL IN THE RANGE DEMONSTRATES SOMSO'S COMMIT- HAND ASSEMBLY MENT TO THE HIGHEST SOMSO AND FINISHING STANDARDS OF MODELS - SUBJECT BY GERMAN SCIENTIFIC ACCURACY TO STRINGENT QUALITY CRAFTSMEN AND ARTISTRY. CONTROLS SOMSO Models are produced only From concept through prototype to SOMSO's primary concern is for in Sonneberg or Coburg - nowhere limited or series production, only quality. Quality that passes the tests else - by highly qualified and skilled specialist scientists, model makers for scientific accuracy, painting, craftsmen. Some components are now and technicians are employed to function, durability and materials. machine-made, but all models are produce the highest quality models, Genuine SOMSO Models reflect assembled and painted entirely by hand accurate down to the finest detail. these quality criteria, and their base so that each is a unique work of art. material is virtually unbreakable SOMSO-Plast. SOMSO mark of quality 4 RANGE OF PRESENTATIONS OF SOMSO MODELS: stands, bases, boards, measurements and description keys Almost all models are shown with stands or bases on the following pages of the catalogue. How the model is supplied is described precisely in the corresponding text. The differences in presentation: Model on stand THEDESCRIPTIVEKEYS supplied with the models are in different forms and languages. The keys are written by competent scientists according to strict criteria. The keys are either supplied loose, integrated Model with removable in the model or on its base depending on transparent cover Model on base, removable the actual model. Model on base and removable from stand Model on board MEASUREMENTSAND WEIGHTS are given in the catalogue text for each SOMSO model. The measurements are volumetric dimensions - height, width and depth of the complete model including the described stand or base. The weights given include respective base, stand or board. Model on base Model on base, supported on stand 5 THE SOMSO-MUSEUM IN SONNEBERG/THURINGIA Marcus Sommer founded On the occasion of the For further information the SOMSO workshop 125th anniversary of please have a look on the on 17th July 1876 in SOMSO Modelle the Internet site Sonneberg, Thuringia, Family Sommer opened www.somso-museum.de Germany. the SOMSO Museum at the parent company in Sonneberg, Thuringia. Here you are able to see, in 10 different stages, the variety of SOMSO Mo- delle and their 125-years history. WORLD-WIDE Appropriately proportioned SOMSO Models are in use in science laborato- APPRECIATION FROM ries and lecture halls of universities and colleges throughout the world, THE SCIENCE AND making an important contribution to the efficient instruction of trainee TEACHING PROFESSIONS doctors and nurses. AND FROM MUSEUMS For many decades, SOMSO Models SOMSO Models are indispensable for have been permanently displayed in practical teaching of general biology in private collections and public museums, schools. The »Nature is Our Model« and are of unique interest to specialists range is superbly instructive, particu- and lay visitors alike. larly in its accuracy, quality and colour, enabling students to experience nature in an incomparable, hands-on manner. 6 C In addition to theZOOLOGY + BOTANY Catalogue A 75/2+3, ONTENTS SOMSO offers a comprehensive range of Anatomical Models. If you would like details of these models please ask for the ANATOMYCatalogue A 75/1. From page 230 you will find the complete SOMSO- Range as an Index in alphabetical VERTEBRATES MUSCULAR INVERTEBRATES order with Article FIGURESANDTORSOS HEAD PAGE155 numbers. Y G O L O O Z DEVELOPMENT, ... EYE EAR TEETH PAGE171 ANDJAW REALISTICLIFE-SIZE NOSE, TONGUE CIRCULATORY DIGESTIVE ANIMALMODELS ANDLARYNX ORGANS ORGANS PAGE187 Y M O T A N PLAPNLTANMTOMRPOHDOELLOSGY A ANAATNODMYHOAFIRSKIN URINARYORGANS GENITALORGANS PAGE197 Y N A T O B FUNGIMODELS BABYCARE EXTREMITIES PATHOLOGICAL PAGE211 ANDJOINTS COLLECTIONS FRUITMODELS ARTIFICIAL FOSSIL MEDICAL PAGE223 BONEMODELS HUMANMODELS PHANTOMS 7 SOMSO offer a comprehensive range of models for veterinary medicine THESOMSO ZOOLOGYMODELS THEWORLDOFINSECTS – COMPARATIVE ANATOMY AREMAINLYSHOWNACCORDINGTO ASERIESOF SOMSO MODELS. The series skulls of anthropoids ZoS 50 THEIRCLASSIFICATION The flea, louse, white ant, aphid, ant – ZoS 53/7 as well as the chimpanzee and fly models are the first of a series skeleton ZoS 53/110 has been developed of small insect models with which in co-operation with the State zoological SUBDIVISIONFOR comparative morphology and collection in Munich. SOMSO ZOOLOGICALMODELS: phylogeny can be studied. VERTEBRATES SOMSO’s anatomical animal models always comply with the latest standards. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING MODELS Through the use of natural castings the pathological models for domestic animal anatomy Zo 84 – Zo 89 provide exact information for recognition of clinical pictures. INVERTEBRATES DEVELOPMENTIN ANIMALS Echinoderms page 168 Development of animals clearly presen- Arthpropods page 164-167 ted in a series of models – from the egg Segmented worms page 169 to the embryo THOROUGHBRED The »Development of the water frog ANIMALSTATUETTES Molluscs page 169-170 (Rana esculenta) - from egg to frog«. ZoS61/1 series of models is in preparati- A collection of thoroughbred animal Flat worms page 169 on - a unique presentation of the statuettes by Max Landsberg and C.A. Cnidarians page 167 development of a frog. Individual mo- Brasch from 1936 dels in the series: egg, ovum division, Single-cell animal page 167 blastula, gastrula, 3 tadpole stages, frog. Ciliata page 167 In addition, a basic set - egg, tadpole and frog - will be offered as an alternative Rhizopoda page 167 at a later dated MOLECULARBIOLOGY SOMSO makes cell growth visible up to the t-RNA REALISTICLIFE-SIZE ANIMAL MODELS Nature is Our Model Amphibians and Reptiles of central Europe. A unique series of realistic, life-size animal models, produced in SOMSO-Plast and developed by Christian Groß, Head of Biology Department (retired). 8 Anatomical animal models by SOMSO Nature is our Model V I ERTEBRATES AND NVERTEBRATES ZOOLOGY 1 - VERTEBRATES ZOS 1 · COW Approximately 1/3 natural size, in SOMSO-Plast. Median section. Separates into two halves. The left side shows the hide, the right side shows the surface muscular system. Right foreleg with shoulder-blade and the biceps of the thigh are removable. The udder shows suspension, network of blood and lymphatic vessels. The organs are detachable as follows: Lungs, heart (2), small and large intestine, ruminant sto- mach, uterus and half of the udder. Comprises 11 parts. Mounted on a removable base with rollers. Showing the paunch puncture. Height: 54 cm., width: 85 cm., depth: 25 cm., weight: 16.8 kg. ZOS 1/1 · COW About 1/3 natural size, in SOMSO-Plast. As model ZoS 1 but with ruminant sto- ZOS 1/1 VISCERA mach detachable - rumen, reticulum, omasum, abomasum (description ZoS 6/1 page DETACHABLE STOMACH SEE 157). Separates into 13 parts. Mounted on a removable base with rollers. Height: ZOS 6/1 54 cm., width: 85 cm., depth: 25 cm., weight: 17.5 kg. 156