. Age of elk from their "famous" teeth. Mammals; Elk. -7- Because of the differences in the rate of growth and wear of canines between males and females — descriptions for each are necessary. In the following descriptions of females it will' be noticed that the sequences are similar to the males. However, the olde females have two characteristics of "grooving" and "bulbing" that were not obvious in males of similar ages. FEMALE - lh-YEAR Crown. - One-fourth to h of the crown is exposed. About 50 percent of all teeth had a prominently pointed crown. Only 10 percent
. Age of elk from their "famous" teeth. Mammals; Elk. -7- Because of the differences in the rate of growth and wear of canines between males and females — descriptions for each are necessary. In the following descriptions of females it will' be noticed that the sequences are similar to the males. However, the olde females have two characteristics of "grooving" and "bulbing" that were not obvious in males of similar ages. FEMALE - lh-YEAR Crown. - One-fourth to h of the crown is exposed. About 50 percent of all teeth had a prominently pointed crown. Only 10 percent of the teeth had wearing surfaces worn through the enamel layer. Hoot. - Three-fourths to completely formed but ends are very thin. Pulp Cavity. - Occupies 75 to 90 percent of the tooth. DLCL. Formed in all teeth. LINGUAL VIEVv Less Than Half of Crown Erupted Unexposed Root SECTIONED VIEW. Pointed Crown Gum Band DLCL Pulp Chamber "Crown - Pu p Cavit \ Pulp Canal Apex-. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Greer, Kenneth R; Yeager, Harley; Montana Fish and Game Commission. [Helena] : Montana Fish and Game Dept.
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