A skull of Machairodus giganteus (Felidae, Mammalia) from the Late Miocene of Turkey
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2004
Yazarlar: D GERAADS, Tümel Tanju KAYA, Vahdet Tuna
NEUES JAHRBUCH FUR GEOLOGIE UND PALAONTOLOGIE-MONATSHEFTE, SCI Expanded İndekslerine Giren Dergi, Uluslararası, 2004, ss 95-110
Özet
A skull and associated mandible from the upper level of Kemiklitepe is one of the most complete known specimens of Machairodus. It is distinctly more derived than specimens from the lower level. Cladistic analysis of this genus does not allow recognition of well-defined clades, but suggests instead gradual acquisition of the cranial and dental specializations that characterise Homotherium.