Age determination on teeth of Otariidae and Phocidae (Carnivora), alternative techniques.

• Published in: Revista del Museo de La Plata
• Main Authors: Loza, C. M., Soibelzon, Leopoldo H., Tarnawski, B. A., del Corrro, M. E., Negrete, Javier, Ciancio, Martín
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Museo - Universidad Nacional de La Plata 2016
• Subjects: absolute age determination; teeth; Otariidae; Phocidae; edades absolutas; dientes; Arctocephalus gazella; Hydrurga leptonyx; Lobodon carcinophagus; Mirounga leonina
• Online Access: https://publicaciones.fcnym.unlp.edu.ar/rmlp/article/view/5; https://doi.org/10.24215/25456377e005

The periodic depositing of layers of cement and dentine on the mammal?s teeth it is very useful to determine the absolute age. The different events produced during the life cycle as moult, sexual maturity, nursing and feeding are reflected on the amount and type of cement and dentine deposits on the...