Polydactyly suggesting local husbandry of Pre-Columbian camelids: A case from Castillo de Huarmey archaeological site, northern coast of Peru.
Int J Paleopathol
; 16: 40-43, 2017 03.
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Three camelid metapodials with polydactyly (additional digits) were found at the Wari culture archaeological site (dated to the Middle Horizon) of Castillo de Huarmey. The anomalous bones were excavated among numerous remains, and presumably represent animals that were sacrificed within the principal mortuary mausoleum. The bones derive from at least two individuals. The etiology of the deformities remains unknown, but the most probable causes include low genetic diversity in the herd or unintended effect of selective breeding. The likelihood of impaired locomotion suggests birth and rearing within the site vicinity. The animals were juvenile, apparently killed around the age of sexual maturity, when they would have attained maximum body mass. Purposeful funerary proceedings with deformed animals suggest (at least) a locally developed camelid husbandry.
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Assunto principal:
Polidactilia
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Camelidae
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Criação de Animais Domésticos
Limite:
Animals
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Peru
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En
Revista:
Int J Paleopathol
Ano de publicação:
2017
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Article
País de publicação:
Holanda