Atlas of Taphonomic Identifications : 1001+ Images of Fossil and Recent Mammal Bone Modification.
| 1. Verfasser: |
Fernández-Jalvo, Yolanda
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|---|---|
| Weitere Verfasser: |
Andrews, Peter
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| Ort/Verlag/Jahr: |
Dordrecht :
Springer,
2016.
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| Umfang/Format: |
1 online resource (359 pages). |
| Schriftenreihe: |
Vertebrate paleobiology and paleoanthropology
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| ISBN: | 9789401774321 |
| Schlagworte: | |
| Parallelausgabe: |
Atlas of Taphonomic Identifications : 1001+ Images of Fossil and Recent Mammal Bone Modification (Print version:) |
| Online-Zugang: |
Available online |
Inhaltsangabe:
- Intro
- Preface
- Contents
- Chapter 1 Introduction and Rationale
- Layout
- How to Use the Book
- Abbreviations
- Chapter 2 : Methods in Taphonomy
- Collecting Methods for Fossils and Artifacts and Their Effects on Taphonomic Results
- Surface Collection
- Excavation
- Collecting Samples for DNA Taphonomy
- Histology and Preservation
- Modern Analogues and Experimental Field/Laboratory Projects
- Long Term Monitoring Studies
- Monitoring Studies of Small Mammals
- Preparation Methods
- Equipment Used in Taphonomic Research
- Summary of Localities Sampled
- Part I Surface Modifications
- Chapter 3 Linear Marks
- Agents and Processes
- Inorganic Linear Marks with V Shaped Cross-Section Made by Stone
- Linear Marks on Teeth
- Organic Linear Marks with U Shaped Cross-Section Made by Animals
- Incisor Gnawing
- Canines and Premolars/Molars
- Linear Marks Made by Beaks of Raptors
- Linear Marks Made by Insects
- Organic Linear Marks with U Shaped Cross-Section Made by Plants
- Atlas Figures
- Chapter 4 Pits and Perforations
- Agents and Processes
- Organic Processes Producing Pits or Cone-Shaped Perforations
- Size Distributions of Pits and Perforations
- Insect Damage
- Plant Roots
- Inorganic Processes Producing Broad-Based Perforations
- Asymmetric Perforations
- Organic Processes Producing Broad-Based Perforations
- Perforations from Chemical Attack
- Atlas Figures
- Chapter 5 Discoloration and Staining
- Agents and Processes Affecting Bone Color
- Inorganic and Organic Modifications
- Black Staining
- Brown and Black Variable Staining
- Red Staining
- Atlas Figures
- Part II Modifications Affecting Shape
- Chapter 6 Abrasion and Rounding
- Agents
- Inorganic Processes
- Polishing
- Atlas Figures
- Part III Modifications Penetrating Bone Tissue
- Chapter 7 Flaking and Cracking.
- Agents and Processes
- Flaking of Surface Bone
- Atlas Figures
- Chapter 8 Corrosion and Digestion
- Corrosion
- Location of Corrosion
- Depth of Corrosion
- Degree of Corrosion
- Digestion
- Agents and Processes
- Characteristics
- Location of Digestion
- Degrees of Digestion
- Depth of Digestion
- Effects of Enzymes and Acidity
- Mineral Composition
- Atlas Figures
- Part IV Modification by Loss of Bone Tissue or Skeletal Elements
- Chapter 9 : Breakage and Deformation
- Agents and Processes
- Characteristics
- Morphology of Breaks
- Fracture Outline
- Fracture Angle
- Fracture Edge
- Peeling
- Shaft Circumference of Limb Bones
- Fragmentation
- Breadth/Length Ratios of Fragments
- Extent of Shaft Fragmentation
- Relative Proportions of Articular and Shaft Fragments
- Relative Proportions of Isolated Teeth and Teeth in Jaws
- Deformation
- Modification of Articular Ends
- Modification of Diaphyses
- Distortion of Rounded Bones
- Atlas Figures
- Chapter 10 : Disarticulation and Completeness
- Agents and Processes
- Characteristics
- Patterns of Disarticulation
- Human Burials
- Atlas Figures
- Part V Conclusions
- Chapter 11 : Why Taphonomy?
- Concluding Remarks
- References
- Figure Index
- 3-2 Llinear-Org-Animal - A.131-A.226
- 3-3 Linear-Org-Plants - A.227-A.276
- 4-1 Pits Perforat-Inorganic - A.307-A.354
- 4-3 Pits Perforat-Organic-Plant - A.423-A.458
- 5 Discolor-Stains - A.503-A.540
- 6-2 Rounding-Org - A.588-A.638
- 7-1 Flaking-Cracking-Inorg - A.639-A.743
- 7-2 Flaking-Cracking-Org - A.744-A.785
- 8-2 Corrosion-Org-Animal - A.816-A.878
- 8-3 Corrosion-Org-Microorg - A.905-A.950
- 9-2 Brekg-Deform-Org - A.1001-A.1050
- Text Figures
- Index.
