Tooth Size of Living Peoples in Western and Eastern Micronesian Populations

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Kanazawa, Eisaku; Matsuno, Masanobu; Nakabayashi, Takashi; Igarashi, Yuriko; Nagai, Akiko (1998). "Tooth Size of Living Peoples in Western and Eastern Micronesian Populations". Anthropological Science. 106 (3): 199–208. doi:10.1537/ase.106.199. ISSN 1348-8570 0918-7960, 1348-8570 Check |issn= value (help).

Abstract: Document concerning a scientific article titled Tooth Size of Living Peoples in Western and Eastern Micronesian Populations. The document is a journal article focused on the geographic region of Micronesia, specifically addressing populations in both Western and Eastern Micronesia. The time period explicitly discussed in the article is contemporary, referring to living peoples. The subject domains covered include physical anthropology and dental morphology, with an emphasis on the measurement and comparison of tooth size among different Micronesian populations. The document presents a taxonomic catalog and comparative analysis of dental metrics, providing detailed data on tooth dimensions across various Micronesian groups. The study includes a systematic survey of dental characteristics, contributing to the understanding of biological variation within Micronesia. The article is structured to include empirical data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation of dental size variation. The treatment of Micronesia is affirmative, with distinct attention given to the differentiation between Western and Eastern Micronesian populations. The document is part of a scholarly journal collection and includes references to relevant anthropological methodologies and standards for dental measurement. The article contributes to the broader field of human biological diversity and regional population studies within the Pacific Islands.

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