Abstract
The present communication describes the case of an approx. 9 month old pig from the early medieval fortress Vysehrad in Prague (Bohemia, Czech Republic). It showed an exceptionally severe enamel defect (plane-form hypoplasia) in the upper half of the crown of a right upper first molar. The plane-form defect was probably triggered by short-term disturbances of the enamel matrix secretion. After a period of approximately 1.5 or 2 months, normal enamel secretion may be assumed. Such strong hypoplasia is extremely rare in osteo-archaeological records. Regarding the age of the pig in question, the enamel defect could have been caused by problems during or after birth and/or during weaning.
Item Type: | Journal article |
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Faculties: | Cultural Studies > Department of Ancient and Modern Cultures |
Subjects: | 900 History and geography > 900 Geschichte |
ISSN: | 0372-5480 |
Language: | English |
Item ID: | 47129 |
Date Deposited: | 27. Apr 2018, 08:12 |
Last Modified: | 27. Apr 2018, 08:12 |