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A note on dental nomenclature in the Rhinocerotidae

Abstract

The terminology for the molars of rhinoceorses is mainly derived from Osborn (1888). However, there is often confusion surrounding nomenclature of cheek teeth and the measuring point of the teeth. The nomenclature for the teeth of rhinoceroses and the controversy were reviewed. In this paper, I suggest the new nomenclatures that are composed of 24 elements for the upper cheek teeth and 12 ones for the lower ones and I also suggest the measuring points of teeth of the Rhinocerotidae

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