Microdesgaste dentário em Procyon cancrivorus (Cuvier, 1798) (Mammalia, Procyonidae)

For this study, the Procyon cancrivorus m1, m2, PM4 and M1 teeth were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy in order to observe dental microwear patterns. Tooth of subadult, adult and senile individuals were studied. The results showed different microwear signs with pits and cross scratches abundance. The combination of pits and cross scratches suggests a microwear pattern related to omnivorous diet. The dental microwear may become a useful tool for the species food web analyses and assist the studies about diet