Deciphering Alterations of Rodent Bones through In Vitro Digestion: An Avenue to Understand Pre-Diagenetic Agents?

Recent taphonomic studies have shown that avian predators such as owls are responsible for most small-mammal fossil accumulations, and that predators cause bone loss and breakage as well as modification to the surface of bones that are preserved. However, the specific physiochemical alterations and...

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Main Authors: Christiane Denys, Denné N. Reed, Yannicke Dauphin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/13/1/124