Andrade et al., 2026b

Author(s):Andrade, L. C. D., Carneiro, L. D. M., Silva, R. C. D., Machado, A. S., Lopes, R. T., Reis, S. L. D., Perini, F. A.
Year:2026
Title:Comments on Andrade et al. (2026): Are ‘sanded surfaces’ associated with holes in bone reliable diagnostic features of tooth marks?
Journal:Journal of South American Earth Sciences
Volume:183
Pages:106244
Abstract

In previous studies, Lages et al. (2025) and Andrade et al. (2026) identified tooth marks on the holotype of Procaroloameghinia pricei (MCT.M.805+924) based on the presence of a fracture and a polished/sanded surface associated with the observed punctures. However, experimental studies plus micro-CT analyses reidentified these marks as bioerosions attributed to necrophagous invertebrates. We discussed the presence of ‘sanded’/‘polished’ surfaces as diagnostic features of tooth marks and made a brief comment about the association of fractures with punctures to identify Nihilichnus fissuratus.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsames.2026.106244
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