Cursorial Adaptations in the Forelimb of the Giant Short-Faced Bear, <em>Arctodus simus</em>, Revealed by Traditional and 3D Landmark Morphometrics
The paleobiology of the Pleistocene North American giant short-faced bear, Arctodus simus, has eluded paleontologists for decades. Its more gracile form has led past researchers to myriad intepretations of the locomotion and feeding ecology of this species. While earlier studies have focused on cran...
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Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University
2012
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| Online Access: | https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1477 https://dc.etsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2670&context=etd |