Size variation of the middle-late pleistocene grey wolf (canis lupus) from the italian peninsula

Here we present a preliminary report on the biometric variability of the upper and lower carnassial of Canis lupus from several late Middle to Late Pleistocene sites of Apulia (southern Italy). Our results indicate a dimensional trend of wolves which allows two distinct chronological morphotypes to...

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Main Authors: Iurino D. A., Mecozzi B., Persico D., Maimone L., Sardella R.
Other Authors: Fiore, Ivana, Lugli, Francesca, Iurino, D. A., Mecozzi, B., Persico, D., Maimone, L., Sardella, R.
Format: Book Part
Language:English
Published: Archaeopress 2023
Subjects:
Apulia
biochronology
canid
carnivoran
Mediterranean
Canis lupus
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/11573/1706618
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Summary:Here we present a preliminary report on the biometric variability of the upper and lower carnassial of Canis lupus from several late Middle to Late Pleistocene sites of Apulia (southern Italy). Our results indicate a dimensional trend of wolves which allows two distinct chronological morphotypes to be identified, represented by medium-sized forms, reported until the MIS 4 followed by larger forms starting with the MIS 3.

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