Variation in tooth morphology of Pongo pygmaeus

Akiko Uchida

doi:10.1006/jhev.1997.0187

Variation in tooth morphology of Pongo pygmaeus

Akiko Uchida^*

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Abstract

This study examines the postcanine morphology of Pongo pygmaeus, identifying sexual, populational, and subspecific differences, with particular focus on the cusp area proportions. Little differences between the sexes were found in molar shapes, and cusp area proportions can be considered population specific. Inter-population differences are significant between the two Bornean populations, with the Kapuas River as a biogeographic barrier, and are as great as inter-subspecies (Borneo-Sumatra) differences.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	71-79
Number of pages	9
Journal	Journal of Human Evolution
Volume	34
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1006/jhev.1997.0187
Publication status	Published - 1998 Jan
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Orang-utan
Population
Subspecies
Tooth morphology

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Anthropology

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