Maxillary canine microwear in Dryopithecus from Spain.
The three functional domains of the upper canines of Dryopithecus from Spain are analysed through microscopic examination. Evidence is presented that shows a food choice in concordance with open woodland habitat.
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Institute de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont, Sabadell, Spain.
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D000818:Animals; D003481:Cuspid / Q000502:physiology / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D005260:Female; D005518:Food Preferences; D005580:Fossils; D000882:Haplorhini / Q000502:physiology*; D008297:Male; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D010163:Paleontology; D013030:Spain; D014072:Tooth Abrasion