MORPHOTYPIC VARIABILITY IN THE DENTITION OF STENOCRANIUS GREGALIS PALLAS (RODENTIA, MAMMALIA) FROM THE PLEISTOCENE OF DENISOVA CAVE

Abstract

The morphological variability of Stenocranius gregalis Pallas from the Paleolithic site Denisova Cave (Altai) is examined. The variability of the unpaired anterior loop of M] is discussed. Seven morphological types are distinguished. Based on the morphometric analysis, the beds of the Denisova Cave are dated as the Upper Pleistocene.