Canine Length in Wild Male Baboons: Maturation, Aging and Social Dominance Rank

Canines represent an essential component of the dentition for any heterodont mammal. In primates, like many other mammals, canines are frequently used as weapons. Hence, tooth size and wear may have significant implications for fighting ability, and consequently for social dominance rank, reproducti...

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Main Authors: Galbany, Jordi, Tung, Jenny, Altmann, Jeanne, Alberts, Susan C.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4423909/