| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1041365 | Quaternary International | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Abundant and stratigraphically well positioned fossil material of two small mustelids, stoat and weasel, from Biśnik Cave was studied to investigate size variation. Size was found to be correlated with temperature: during cold periods individuals of both species were smaller than during warm periods. The weasel measurements varied much more, compared to the stoat. Weasel males varied more than females. The largest weasel individuals came from the late Middle Pleistocene layers of Biśnik Cave, while the smallest, dwarf specimens were typical of the cold periods of the last glaciation.
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Authors
Adrian Marciszak, Paweł Socha,