Using Geometric Morphometrics to Differentiate Lower First Molars of Microtus Species: A Review of the Clark’s Cave Bone Deposit, VA

Clark’s Cave contains a large collection of late Pleistocene mammal material. In particular, it contains a sizable amount of Microtus spp. which can be valuable paleoclimate indicators. Identification techniques traditionally used to classify these species have been shown to be unreliable. Recent st...

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Main Author: Shelleman, Mark
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University 2015
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Online Access:https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2490
https://dc.etsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3850&context=etd