Use of Micro-Computed Tomography for Dental Studies in Modern and Fossil Odontocetes: Potential Applications and Limitations

Teeth are important elements in studies of modern and fossil Cetacea (whales, dolphins), providing information on feeding habits, estimations of age and phylogenetic relationships. The growth layer groups (GLGs) recorded in dentine have demonstrated application for aging studies, but also have the p...

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Main Authors: Carolina Loch, Donald R Schwass, Jules A Kieser, R Ewan Fordyce
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Septentrio Academic Publishing 2013-10-01
Series:NAMMCO Scientific Publications
Subjects:
GLG
Online Access:https://septentrio.uit.no/index.php/NAMMCOSP/article/view/2616