This paper presents a brief synopsis of work on relationships between mammalian tooth
form and function, and considers the role of dental wear in studies of mammal teeth …

Mesowear and microwear analyses use data from worn tooth surfaces as proxies for feeding
ecology. Mesowear is based on gross dental wear and forms over months to years. The …

Paleozoology and Paleoenvironments outlines the reconstruction of ancient climates, floras,
and habitats on the basis of animal fossil remains recovered from archaeological and …

The Neandertal lineage developed successfully throughout western Eurasia and effectively
survived the harsh and severely changing environments of the alternating glacial/interglacial …

Dental microwear has been used in paleoecology for nearly half a century. The advent of
technologies in the past decade has allowed for enamel surfaces to be scanned in 3D, and …

The effect of phytoliths on tooth wear and function has been contested in studies of animal–
plant interactions. For herbivores whose occlusal chewing surface consists of enamel ridges …

Reptiles are key components of modern ecosystems, yet for many species detailed
characterisations of their diets are lacking. Data currently used in dietary reconstructions are …

Reconstructions of habitat at sites like Kanapoi are key to understanding the environmental
circumstances in which hominins evolved during the early Pliocene. While Australopithecus …

Understanding the diets and trophic relationships of toothed whales is central to
understanding their roles in marine ecosystems, and associated conservation issues. Yet …

Microscopic wear patterns on teeth, that is, dental microwear, are capable of recording
observed dietary behaviour in a diversity of extant and extinct animals. However, recent …