Chapter 29
Tooth Form and Function in Biological Anthropology
Peter S. Ungar,
Peter W. Lucas,
Peter S. Ungar
Professor Chair
George Washington University, Washington DC, USA
Search for more papers by this authorPeter S. Ungar,
Peter W. Lucas,
Peter S. Ungar
Professor Chair
George Washington University, Washington DC, 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 authorSummary
This chapter contains sections titled:
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A Food's Eye view
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A Tooth's Eye view
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Future Directions
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Acknowledgments
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References
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