Foramen ovale as a new determinative sign for the identification of tiger (Panthera tigris) and lion (Panthera leo) skulls
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F00216208%3A11310%2F24%3A10481055" target="_blank" >RIV/00216208:11310/24:10481055 - isvavai.cz</a>
Alternative codes found
RIV/62157124:16170/24:43881223
Result on the web
<a href="https://verso.is.cuni.cz/pub/verso.fpl?fname=obd_publikace_handle&handle=dyzjqP4A1T" target="_blank" >https://verso.is.cuni.cz/pub/verso.fpl?fname=obd_publikace_handle&handle=dyzjqP4A1T</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42991-023-00388-x" target="_blank" >10.1007/s42991-023-00388-x</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Foramen ovale as a new determinative sign for the identification of tiger (Panthera tigris) and lion (Panthera leo) skulls
Original language description
Tiger and lion bones are valued highly on the wildlife black market. The skeletons of the two species are very similar, but the level of protection and the laws applicable to them differ. When detecting crime in the field, it can be crucial to recognize the skeletons of these two species by their morphological features. A distinguishing feature neglected in practice is the foramen ovale at the base of the skull. A total of 112 skulls were evaluated (55 tigers and 57 lions). The orientation and appearance of the foramina ovalia were analyzed on skull photographs. Significant differences were found between tigers and lions. In lions, the foramina ovalia faced laterally and their outlets were usually at least partially hidden behind the straight edge of the os basisphenoidale from the ventral view of the skull. In most adult tigers, the foramina ovalia faced more rostrally with their outlets visible and bounded by a semi-circular edge of the os basisphenoidale. However, tiger skulls exhibited higher variability in foramina ovalia orientation than lion skulls. Like other identifying features on tiger and lion skulls, the foramen ovale was unable to distinguish all skulls with 100% confidence. Nevertheless, knowledge of this structure can help considerably in species identification.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
10511 - Environmental sciences (social aspects to be 5.7)
Result continuities
Project
<a href="/en/project/VJ01010026" target="_blank" >VJ01010026: Effective use of forensic evidence methods to combat wildlife crime</a><br>
Continuities
P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)
Others
Publication year
2024
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Mammalian Biology
ISSN
1616-5047
e-ISSN
1618-1476
Volume of the periodical
104
Issue of the periodical within the volume
1
Country of publishing house
DE - GERMANY
Number of pages
8
Pages from-to
107-114
UT code for WoS article
001136249700001
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-85181498116