Artículo
Taphonomy of modern communal burrow systems of the Plains vizcacha (Lagostomus maximus, Chinchillidae) in the Pampas region of Argentina: implications for the fossil record
Rafuse, Daniel Joseph
; Kaufmann, Cristian Ariel
; Gutierrez, Maria Amelia
; Gonzalez, Mariela Edith
; Scheifler, Nahuel Alberto
; Alvarez, María Clara
; Massigoge, Agustina
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Fecha de publicación:
09/2017
Editorial:
Taylor & Francis
Revista:
Historical Biology
ISSN:
0891-2963
e-ISSN:
1029-2381
Idioma:
Inglés
Tipo de recurso:
Artículo publicado
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Resumen
The Plains vizcacha (Lagostomus maximus) is one of the largest rodents in South America. They live in communal burrow systems (vizcacheras) shaped by complex subterranean galleries which produce a strong impact on the local landscape. This paper presents the results of an actualistic study conducted with abandoned vizcacheras from the Pampas region of Argentina. The main objective is to evaluate the role of this rodent in the formation of the fossil record. Results indicate that the Plains vizcacha is responsible for the mixing, accumulation, and transport of materials; such as sticks, caliche, dung, feces, and abundant bone remains. Their burrowing activity and the accumulating habits, modifies the landscape, creating environments conducive to the buildup of objects and the reuse by different animals. These characteristics result in very complex associations of materials of different origins; making this rodent an important taphonomic agent with the potential to significantly impact the fossil record.
Palabras clave:
Actualistic Taphonomy
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Bioturbation
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Burrow
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Lagostomus Maximus
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Vizcacheras
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Articulos(INCUAPA)
Articulos de INVESTIGACIONES ARQUEOLOGICAS Y PALEONTOLOGICAS DEL CUATERNARIO PAMPEANO
Articulos de INVESTIGACIONES ARQUEOLOGICAS Y PALEONTOLOGICAS DEL CUATERNARIO PAMPEANO
Citación
Rafuse, Daniel Joseph; Kaufmann, Cristian Ariel; Gutierrez, Maria Amelia; Gonzalez, Mariela Edith; Scheifler, Nahuel Alberto; et al.; Taphonomy of modern communal burrow systems of the Plains vizcacha (Lagostomus maximus, Chinchillidae) in the Pampas region of Argentina: implications for the fossil record; Taylor & Francis; Historical Biology; 9-2017; 1-17
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