Variation and complexity of the enamel pattern in the first lower molar of the Field vole, Microtus agrestis (L., 1761) (Mammalia: Rodentia: Arvicolinae)

Autor:	Hans-Jürgen Kapischke, Richard Kraft, Matthias Jentzsch, Michael Hiermeier
Rok vydání:	2009
Předmět:	dental morphology enamel pattern tooth complexity masticatory effi ciency Arvicolinae Microtus agrestis Ecology Evolution Behavior and Systematics
Zdroj:	Vertebrate Zoology 59(2): 191-195
Popis:	The variation in complexity of the lower fi rst molar, M1, of the Field vole, Microtus agrestis, is investigated. Two possible routes towards increased complexity are described and are depicted schematically. It is concluded, that increased tooth complexity enhances masticatory effi ciency.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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