[HTML][HTML] Mammalian dental function and wear: a review
This paper presents a brief synopsis of work on relationships between mammalian tooth
form and function, and considers the role of dental wear in studies of mammal teeth …
form and function, and considers the role of dental wear in studies of mammal teeth …
Functions of phytoliths in vascular plants: an evolutionary perspective
Solid biosilica (phytoliths) deposited in plant tissues is thought to function as structural
support, as a cost‐effective alternative to lignin, and in herbivore defence, by limiting nutrient …
support, as a cost‐effective alternative to lignin, and in herbivore defence, by limiting nutrient …
Dental microwear texture analysis in mammalian ecology
Neoecology and paleoecology both seek to answer the same questions, albeit using
different material, at different time scales and with different limitations. Nevertheless, too …
different material, at different time scales and with different limitations. Nevertheless, too …
Dental microwear textures: reconstructing diets of fossil mammals
Dietary information of fossil mammals can be revealed via the analysis of tooth morphology,
tooth wear, tooth geochemistry, and the microscopic wear patterns on tooth surfaces …
tooth wear, tooth geochemistry, and the microscopic wear patterns on tooth surfaces …
Growth and wear of incisor and cheek teeth in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) fed diets of different abrasiveness
Although patterns of tooth wear are crucial in palaeo‐reconstructions, and dental wear
abnormalities are important in veterinary medicine, experimental investigations on the …
abnormalities are important in veterinary medicine, experimental investigations on the …
Forage silica and water content control dental surface texture in guinea pigs and provide implications for dietary reconstruction
Recent studies have shown that phytoliths are softer than dental enamel but still act as
abrasive agents. Thus, phytolith content should be reflected in dental wear. Because native …
abrasive agents. Thus, phytolith content should be reflected in dental wear. Because native …
Everything matters: Molar microwear texture in goats (Capra aegagrus hircus) fed diets of different abrasiveness
There is an ongoing discourse about whether or not external abrasives influence the
microscopic wear in herbivore teeth, including a statement that “dust does not matter”. We …
microscopic wear in herbivore teeth, including a statement that “dust does not matter”. We …
Dust and grit matter: abrasives of different size lead to opposing dental microwear textures in experimentally fed sheep (Ovis aries)
External abrasives ingested along with the herbivore diet are considered main contributors
to dental wear, though how the different sizes and concentrations of these abrasives …
to dental wear, though how the different sizes and concentrations of these abrasives …
Controlled feeding trials with ungulates: a new application of in vivo dental molding to assess the abrasive factors of microwear
Microwear, the quantification of microscopic scratches and pits on the occlusal surfaces of
tooth enamel, is commonly used as a paleodietary proxy. For ungulates (hoofed mammals) …
tooth enamel, is commonly used as a paleodietary proxy. For ungulates (hoofed mammals) …
Accuracy and precision of silicon based impression media for quantitative areal texture analysis
Areal surface texture analysis is becoming widespread across a diverse range of
applications, from engineering to ecology. In many studies silicon based impression media …
applications, from engineering to ecology. In many studies silicon based impression media …