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Chemical and structural composition of Atlantic Canadian moose (Alces alces) incisors with patterns of high breakage.
The Science of the total environment - 15 Nov 2011
MacKenzie Cynthia S Kendall, Clough Michael J, Broders Hugh G, Tubrett Mike
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Analysis of mammalian teeth can provide information regarding local environmental conditions. For example, a high incidence of breakage and wear within a population may indicate poor food quality. Individuals consuming a diet causing high mechanical stress on their teeth, and/or lacking the appropriate minerals for proper development, could experience degradation of tooth condition. Previously, we documented a...
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