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Sexual dimorphism in canine shape among extant great apes.

Authors :
Kelley, Jay
Source :
American Journal of Physical Anthropology. Apr95, Vol. 96 Issue 4, p365. 25p. 1 Diagram, 24 Charts, 8 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Attempts to determine the sex of fossil specimens of extant great apes using the canine dentition. Deficiencies of the method; Investigation of the accuracy of method through discriminant analysis and the use of bivariate plots of canine indices; Degree of absolute canine size dimorphism; Identifying sex groups of canines united by size and morphology.

Subjects

Subjects :
*DENTAL anthropology
*FOSSIL teeth
*FOSSIL apes
*SEXUAL dimorphism in animals

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029483
Volume :
96
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Journal of Physical Anthropology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9508070463
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.1330960405
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