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Additional sampling of fossilised proboscidean teeth from Langebaanweg for stable isotope analysis

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For this project, the possibility of resource partitioning among three contemporary proboscidean species will be investigated using stable C and O isotopes in molar enamel. This study follows on from previous work done by Groenewald (2016). The results of the first phase of study indicated heterogeneity between the species, however, the number of samples analysed are too small to confidently determine whether or not the observed pattern is real. Langebaanweg, Western Cape.

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Saturday, June 17, 2017 - 19:11

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