Teeth and paleoanthropology.
Teeth have a very significant place in paleoanthropology. Their number is one of the keys of the primate taxonomy and classification. They have been used for systematics, phylogeny, paleobiology, or paleoenvironment. Some examples are given on the use of dental formula, morphology, wear or microwear, and biogeochemistry in paleoanthopologic studies.
de Bonis
Louis
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CNRS UMR 6046, Laboratoire de Géobiologie Biochronologie et Paléontologie Humaine, Faculté des Sciences, Université de Poitiers, 40, avenue du Recteur Pineau, 86022 Poitiers, France. louis.debonis@univ-poitiers.fr
Viriot
Laurent
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D000818:Animals; D000885:Anthropology, Physical; D005075:Biological Evolution; D002965:Classification; D003744:Dental Enamel Hypoplasia / Q000473:pathology; D004032:Diet; D006801:Humans; D010161:Paleodontology; D011323:Primates; D012727:Sex Characteristics; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014070:Tooth