Mesowear analysis of the Japanese sika deer (Cervus nippon) in different food habits: Its limitations and applicability

Mammal Study

Volumn 37, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 93-103

  Yamada, Eisuke ^a  

^a KAGOSHIMA UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

Author keywords

Cervus nippon; dietary reconstruction; mesowear analysis; paleoecology

Indexed keywords

CERVIDAE; CERVUS NIPPON; UNGULATA;

EID: 84864431435     PISSN: 13434152     EISSN: 13486160     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3106/041.037.0210     Document Type: Article

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