THE POTENTIAL OF CITRATE ESTIMATION IN DETERMINING THE SEX OF MOA AND KIWI

被引:7
作者
DENNISON, KJ [1 ]
KOOYMAN, BP [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV CALGARY,DEPT ARCHAEOL,CALGARY T2N 1N4,ALBERTA,CANADA
关键词
NEW-ZEALAND; BIRD; KIWI; MOA; BONE; CITRATE ANALYSIS;
D O I
10.1016/0305-4403(91)90035-N
中图分类号
Q98 [人类学];
学科分类号
030303 ;
摘要
The citrate levels in lower limb bones from 12 moas and nine kiwis were estimated by Hess & White's (1956) technique. As was found with human bone, the results reveal differing levels of citrate in male and female birds. © 1991.
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页码:417 / 427
页数:11
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