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Myotragus balearicus Lower Jaws

Caption: These are Myotragus balearicus lower jaws. The upper part shows the jaw of a young adult specimen with extremely high teeth. The upper right image corresponds to the X-ray of the jaw. The jaw below belongs to a very old specimen, which shows fully worn teeth, i.e., without enamel.

Credit: Institut Català de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont

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