An Osteo-archaeological Investigation of Pinniped Remains at Seal Rock, Oregon (35 LNC 14)

Analysis of the pinniped remains from site 35 LNC 14 reveal the presence of four species: Eumetopias jubata (Stellar sea lion), Zalophus californianus (California sea lion), Callorhinus ursinus (Northern fur seal),'and Phoca vitulina (Harbor seal). Ratios based on minimum number of individuals...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Snyder, Sandra L.
Other Authors: Ross, Richard E., Oregon State University. Graduate School
Format: Master Thesis
Language:English
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Published: Oregon State University
Subjects:
Seal Rock (Or.) > Antiquities
harbor seal
Phoca vitulina
Callorhinus ursinus
Northern fur seal
Online Access:https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/graduate_thesis_or_dissertations/tx31qp13z
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Summary:Analysis of the pinniped remains from site 35 LNC 14 reveal the presence of four species: Eumetopias jubata (Stellar sea lion), Zalophus californianus (California sea lion), Callorhinus ursinus (Northern fur seal),'and Phoca vitulina (Harbor seal). Ratios based on minimum number of individuals calculations disclose a high incidence of mature Stellar males, concentrations of which occur only on breeding grounds. Inferences are made regarding hunting and butchering techniques and seasonal occupation of the Seal Rock Site.

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