A study of dimensional differences of tooth marks (pits and scores) on bones modified by small and large carnivores

Miriam S. Andres1, Agness Gidna2, José Yravedra1, Manuel Domı́nguez-Rodrigo2
1Department of Prehistory, Complutense University, Prof. Aranguren s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain
2IDEA (Instituto de Evolución en África), Museo de los Orígenes, Plaza de San Andrés 2, 28005 Madrid, Spain

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