Pathologies in the Early Pliocene phocid seals from Langebaanweg, South Africa

Abundant vertebrate fossils have been recorded from the Early Pliocene locality, Langebaanweg, South Africa. This study documents the pathologies evident in the 5 million-year-old fossil phocid seal assemblage. Careful anatomical assessment of the remains revealed that 0.73% showed evidence of disea...

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Main Authors:	Romala Govender, Graham Avery, Anusuya Chinsamy
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Academy of Science of South Africa 2011-01-01
Series:	South African Journal of Science
Subjects:	Langebaanweg fossil seal pathologies arthritis fracture
Online Access:	http://archive.sajs.co.za/index.php/SAJS/article/view/230