The use and abuse of culling profiles in recent zooarchaeological studies: some methodological comments on “frequency correction” and its consequences

► Culling profile are unreliable when “corrected frequencies” are used. ► “Corrected frequency” should be replaced by frequency density. ► Comparisons can easily be done by Monte Carlo simulations or exact Fisher tests. ► Mediterranean site status, sites complementarity should be re-evaluated. ► Specialized production strategies should be evaluated using appropriate methods.