Neutron scanning reveals unexpected complexity in the enamel thickness of an herbivorous Jurassic reptile

Eilenodontines are one of the oldest radiation of herbivorous lepidosaurs (snakes, lizards and tuatara) characterized by batteries of wide teeth with thick enamel that bear mammal-like wear facets. Unlike most reptiles, eilenodontines have limited tooth replacement, making dental longevity particula...

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Autores principales: Jones, Marc E. H., Lucas, Peter W., Tucker, Abigail S., Watson, Amy P., Sertich, Joseph J. W., Foster, John R., Williams, Ruth, Garbe, Ulf, Bevitt, Joseph J., Salvemini, Floriana
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Royal Society 2018
Materias:
Life Sciences–Engineering interface
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6030635/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29899156
http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2018.0039

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6030635/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29899156
http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2018.0039

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