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The size and shape of the individual tooth marks is probably more diagnostic than their relative positions. Take a look at: Dominguez-Rodrigo, M & Piqueras, A 2003. The use of tooth pits to identify carnivore taxa [etc etc]. Journal of Archaeological Science 30, 1385-1391 Terry O'Connor -----Original Message----- From: Analysis of animal remains from archaeological sites [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of emma evans Sent: 02 July 2004 11:49 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [ZOOARCH] Hi, I am hoping someone can give me information on determining size, and possibly species of carnivore using puncture wounds on a human vertebra from a Saxon site currently being assessed. The upper measurement between the two puncture wounds (measured from the middle of the marks) was 15.1mm, and the lower puncture marks (again from the middle) measure 11.6mm. Thanks in advance, Emma-Jayne ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- Emma-Jayne Evans, Oxford Archaeology [log in to unmask]