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Description: Close up of one tooth of a Gilbertese shark tooth weapon (FMNH 99071) showing how the teeth of Carcharhinus obscurus were attached using braded cord (doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0059855.g002)
Title: Carcharhinus obscurus tooth on Gilbertese weapon (FMNH 99071) - journal.pone.0059855.g002
Credit: Drew J, Philipp C, Westneat MW (2013) Shark Tooth Weapons from the 19th Century Reflect Shifting Baselines in Central Pacific Predator Assemblies. PLoS ONE 8(4): e59855. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0059855
Author: Drew J, Philipp C, Westneat MW (2013)
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