Palaeohistology and life history evolution in cave bears, Ursus spelaeus sensu lato
Abstract
The abundance of skeletal remains of cave bears in Pleistocene deposits can offer crucial information on the biology and life history of this megafaunal element. The histological study of 62 femora from 23 different European localities and comparisons with specimens of five extant ursid species revealed novel data on tissue types and growth patterns. Cave bear's femoral bone microstructure is characterized by a fibrolamellar complex with...
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Title
Palaeohistology and life history evolution in cave bears, Ursus spelaeus sensu lato
Published Date
Nov 21, 2018
Journal
Volume
13
Issue
11
Pages
e0206791 - e0206791
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