Brooklyn Venturella
Anthropology 2281, Schaefer
Reconstructing Behavior
October 18, 2015
Reconstructing Behavior To determine activity patterns from skeletal remains, the eye sockets are very important to view. Oversized eye sockets show that a primate is nocturnal, as sockets are much smaller on primates that are diurnal. Post orbital bars are also linked to nocturnal primates, whereas a post orbital plate is linked to diurnal primates. The post orbital bar creates a space behind the eyes.
The orbital index is the ratio of the greatest height of the orbital cavity to its greatest width. To calculate the orbital index, you will multiply the orbital height by 100 and divide it by the orbital width.
Teeth can be used to reconstruct diet in
Anthropology 2281, Schaefer
Reconstructing Behavior
October 18, 2015
Reconstructing Behavior To determine activity patterns from skeletal remains, the eye sockets are very important to view. Oversized eye sockets show that a primate is nocturnal, as sockets are much smaller on primates that are diurnal. Post orbital bars are also linked to nocturnal primates, whereas a post orbital plate is linked to diurnal primates. The post orbital bar creates a space behind the eyes.
The orbital index is the ratio of the greatest height of the orbital cavity to its greatest width. To calculate the orbital index, you will multiply the orbital height by 100 and divide it by the orbital width.
Teeth can be used to reconstruct diet in