Dobney, K. M. and Ervynck, A. (2000). Interpreting developmental stress in archaeological pigs:. J Archaeol Sci 27 (7). Vol 27(7), pp. 597-607.
 Title The title of the publication or report |
Interpreting developmental stress in archaeological pigs: | ||||||
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Subtitle The sub title of the publication or report |
the chronology of linear enamel hypoplasia | ||||||
Issue The name of the volume or issue |
J Archaeol Sci 27 (7) | ||||||
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Journal of Archaeological Science | ||||||
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27 (7) | ||||||
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597 - 607 | ||||||
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Abstract The abstract describing the content of the publication or report |
By recording abnormal incremental lines (linear enamel hypoplasia/LEH) visible on the tooth crowns of numerous archaeological pigs' teeth, it has been possible to construct a chronology of physiological stress for five different archaeological assemblages. The results confirm that LEH is a common occurrence in all the populations investigated. Given the geographical and temporal differences between sites studied, LEH in pigs is thus likely to be a frequently observable phenomenon. Analysis of the frequency distribution of the height of each LEH lesion on the lingual surface of each cusp of each molar shows that the occurrences of LEH follow clear patterns. Taking into account the published data on tooth crown growth in the modern domestic pig, it is proposed that birth and weaning are the direct causal agents of the two discrete peaks noted on the first permanent molar, whilst a period of under-nutrition encountered during the first winter of the animal's life is thought to be the main causal factor for the occurrence of the single distinct LEH peak noted on the second permanent molar. These links between patterns of LEH and the normal developmental physiology of the animal open a number of possibilities for interpretation. | ||||||
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published |
2000 | ||||||
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Created Date The date the record of the pubication was first entered |
30 Jan 2001 |
