HEMIBOS (BOVINI, BOVIDAE, MAMMALIA) FROM THE PINJOR FORMATION OF PAKISTAN

Authors: M. A. Khan, M. Iqbal, M. Akhtar
Journal: Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences (JAPS)
ISSN: 1018-7081 (Print), 2309-8694 (Online)
Volume: 19  Issue: 2  Pages: 98-100
Year: 2009
DOI: NA
URL: https://doi.org/NA
Publisher: Pakistan Agricultural Scientists Forum

Abstract:
<p>The dental material of Hemibos from the Plio-Pleistocene of the Pinjor Formation (2.6 &ndash; 0.6 Ma) in the Upper Siwaliks (Pakistan) is reported here. The new specimens consist of two fragmentary maxillae. The comparative morphological and matric study of Hemibos dental fossils provide interesting information about individual variation.</p>

Keywords: Hemibos, Bovine, Pinjor Formation, Upper Siwaliks, Plio-Pleistocene