Chapter 27
‘Growing Planes’: Incremental Growth Layers in the Dental Enamel of Human Ancestors
Debbie Guatelli-Steinberg,
Debbie Guatelli-Steinberg
Associate Professor president
The Ohio State University, USA
Search for more papers by this authorDebbie Guatelli-Steinberg,
Debbie Guatelli-Steinberg
Associate Professor president
The Ohio State University, USA
Search for more papers by this authorBook Editor(s):Clark Spencer Larsen,
Clark Spencer Larsen
Distinguished Professor Chair Fellow Chair-Elect vice president
The Ohio State University, USA
Search for more papers by this authorFirst published: 03 March 2010
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
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Background: The Incremental Nature of Enamel Growth
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Enamel Growth and the Tempo of Fossil, Hominin Life Histories
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Variation in Enamel Growth Patterns
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Enamel Growth Disruptions
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Conclusions and Future Directions
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