INVESTIGADORES
GUTIERREZ Maria Amelia
artículos
Título:
Bone modification and destruction patterns of leporid carcasses by Geoffroys cat
Autor/es:
ALVAREZ, M. C.; KAUFMANN, C. A.; MASSIGOGE, A.; GUTIÉRREZ, M. A.; RAFUSE, D. J.; SCHEIFLER, N.; GONZÁLEZ, M.E.
Revista:
QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL
Editorial:
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
Referencias:
Lugar: Amsterdam; Año: 2012 p. 71 - 80
ISSN:
1040-6182
Resumen:
This paper characterizes the bone modification patterns on leporid carcasses
generated by captive Geoffroys cats (Leopardus geoffroyi). The modification
pattern from non-ingested remains is described in terms of anatomical
representation, breakage, and tooth marks. Results from this experimental study
suggest that Geoffroys cat tends to mostly destroy ribs and vertebrae. A high
proportion of fractures were registered in the scapulas, cranium, and the
epiphysis of long bones. The innominate, scapula, mandible, and long bones
showed high frequencies of tooth marks, dominated by pits and punctures. If the
activity of this particular predator is identified in fossil assemblages, the
differential inter- and intrabone survival produced by this agent on small mammal
prey should be taken into consideration when discussing anatomical part
representation.