Sex‐Difference in The Ossification Rate of The Appendicular Skeleton in Capra pyrenaica Schinz, 1838, and Its Utility in The Sex Identification of Long Bones

摘要: Summary The main goal of our work is to quantify differences in the rate ossification post-cranial Iberian ibex skeletons, related sex. Another objective improve criteria for assessing sex bones by combining degree distal epiphysis and biometrical data. Forty Capra pyrenaica skeletons were examined order determine means an Ossification Index. Our results evidence that sexual become visible at 6 months age. On average, females complete their bone development 2 years before males do. Finally, lineal classification functions which take into account both anatomical criteria, we can achieve, a 95.5% correct discrimination within sample consisting metacarpi metatarsi from individuals aging <1 12 years. Therefore, conclude rhythm skeleton C. may be used as criterion skeletal remains could applicable other dimorphic ungulates. Nevertheless, obtained specimens belonging particular population have limited application populations with different medium sizes living densities habitats variable quality.