Hi Richard
The following discusses whether lack of genetic diversity causes asymmetry
in cheetah teeth and skull bones.
Fluctuating odontometric asymmetry, morphological variability, and genetic
monomorphism in the cheetah Acinonyx jubatus .
Kieser,-J.A.; Groeneveld,-H.T.
EVOLUTION. 1991. vol. 45, no. 5, pp. 1175-1183
Cheers
Amanda
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From: Richard Carter [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 24 July 2003 19:50
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Subject: [ZOOARCH] Mirror images
Dear Members,
I was wondering if any studies have been done on symmetry on archaeological
bones and teeth. I imagine antler may have been looked at, but what about
teeth and canines in particular.
Symmetry or similarity (!) can be clearly seen on radiographs of left and
right sides (ramus) in red, roe and wild pig, to the extent that pairing is
possible (supported by more traditional methods). Tooth development (i.e.
crown and root formation) appears to carry on regardless, but is this so for
the rest of the jaw?
Can fluctuations of asymmetry tell us anything about stress during
development and hence resident populations?
I would be interested to hear of any work or thoughts.
Thanks,
Richard Carter
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