Dietary Habits and Tusk Usage of Shovel-Tusked Gomphotheres from Florida: Evidence from Stereoscopic Wear of Molars and Upper and Lower Tusks
The paleodiet of the shovel-tusked gomphotheres from Florida (<i>Amebelodon floridanus</i>, <i>Konobelodon britti</i>, and <i>Serbelodon barbourensis</i>) was assessed via microwear analysis of molar dental enamel and compared to a large database of both extant pr...
Main Authors: | Gina M. Semprebon, Jeanette Pirlo, Julia Dudek |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-11-01
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Series: | Biology |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/11/12/1748 |
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