<I>Myotragus balearicus </I>Lower Jaws (IMAGE)

Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona

<I>Myotragus balearicus </I>Lower Jaws

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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.

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Institut Català de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont

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