A comparative Neo-Taphonomic study of Felids, Hyaenids and Canidsan analogical framework based on long bone modification patterns
- Domínguez Rodrigo, Manuel
- Gidna, Agnes
- Yravedra Sainz de los Terreros, José
- Musiba, Charles M.
ISSN: 1696-0815
Argitalpen urtea: 2012
Alea: 10
Zenbakia: 3-4
Orrialdeak: 147-164
Mota: Artikulua
Beste argitalpen batzuk: Journal of taphonomy
Laburpena
Previous studies have emphasized the overlap in bone modifications by different types of carnivores. However, the documented overlap is not enough to prevent taphonomists from differentiating among carnivore types (e.g., felids, hyaenids and canids). The present work elaborates on previous experimental works and produces an analogical framework created with the intention of differentiating predator/scavenger bone modification by analyzing furrowing patterns on epiphyseal ends. Taking long bones from the same carcass type as a reference, it will be shown that the three major groups of carnivores (felids, hyaenids and canids) can be successfully differentiated. The patterns of long bone furrowing by these three groups will be presented.