New paper out! We identified features of primate premolars that correspond with diet and explored their usefulness for predicting dietary habits of extinct species. #primates #research #ecomorphology @siobhancooke.bsky.social
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Premolar Ecomorphology in Anthropoid Primates: A Machine Learning Approach
Key Findings Anthropoid premolar anatomy and topography varies with diet: folivores and highly insectivorous species tend to have sharp premolars with tall cusps, while hard-object feeders tend to ha...
