A skull of Machairodus giganteus (Felidae, Mammalia) from the Late Miocene of Turkey
Articles > Article · 2004
Authors: D GERAADS, Tümel Tanju KAYA, Vahdet Tuna
NEUES JAHRBUCH FUR GEOLOGIE UND PALAONTOLOGIE-MONATSHEFTE, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2004, pp 95-110
Summary
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.