Dental microwear in Procyon cancrivorus (Cuvier, 1798) (Mammalia, Procyonidae)

Authors

  • Joceleia Gilmara Koenemann
  • Leonardo Kerber Tumeleiro
  • Édison Vicente Oliveira

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4013/5122

Abstract

For this study, the Pocyon 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.

Key words: teeth, MEV, diet.

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Published

2021-06-15

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2009): May/August

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