Instrument: Measuring Tape

Dataset: 
Fossil Seal Skeletal Measurements
Instrument: 
Measuring Tape
Instrument Short Name:
Instrument Description:

A tape measure or measuring tape is a flexible ruler. It consists of a ribbon of cloth, plastic, fibre glass, or metal strip with linear-measurement markings. It is a common tool for measuring distance or length.

PI supplied instrument name: steel tape measure or calipers
Dataset-specific description

Most skeletal measurement were made in the field with a steel tape measure or calipers (for tooth row length). In many cases, parts of bones were obscured by tissue, so measurements are approximate.