Atlas of Taphonomic Identifications 1001+ Images of Fossil and Recent Mammal Bone Modification /

The aim of the atlas is to provide images of taphonomic modifications, making it as comprehensive as possible with evidence presently available. This volume is intended both as a field guide for identifying taphonomic modifications in the field, and for use in the laboratory when collections of foss...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Fernandez-Jalvo, Yolanda (Autor), Andrews, Peter (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
Edición:1st ed. 2016.
Colección:Vertebrate Paleobiology and Paleoanthropology,
Temas:
Paleontology .
Archaeology.
Anthropology.
Paleontology.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction and Rationale
  • Methods in Taphonomy
  • Part I: Surface Modifications
  • Linear Marks
  • Pits and Perforations
  • Discoloration and Staining
  • Part II: Modifications Affecting Shape
  • Abrasion and Rounding
  • Part III: Modifications Penetrating Bone Tissue
  •  Flaking and Cracking
  • Corrosion and Digestion Corrosion
  • Part IV: Modification by Loss of Bone Tissue or Skeletal Elements
  • Breakage and Deformation
  • Disarticulation and Completeness
  • Part V: Conclusions
  • Why Taphonomy?.

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