A5079777209- Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Marine and environmental studies
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Geological Formations and Processes Exploration
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- Animal Diversity and Health Studies
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Historical and Archaeological Studies
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Paleopathology and ancient diseases
- Plant Ecology and Taxonomy Studies
University of Wrocław
2016-2025
Agroécologie
2023
Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences
2017-2022
Wrocław Zoo
2011-2012
The current phylogeographic pattern of European brown bears (Ursus arctos) has commonly been explained by postglacial recolonization out geographically distinct refugia in southern Europe, a well accordance with the expansion/contraction model. Studies ancient DNA from bear remains have questioned this pattern, but failed to explain glacial distribution mitochondrial clades and their subsequent expansion across continent. We here present 136 new sequences generated 346 ranging age between...
The cave bear (Ursus spelaeus sensu lato) is a typical representative of Pleistocene megafauna which became extinct at the end Last Glacial. Detailed knowledge extinction could explain this spectacular ecological transformation. paper provides report on youngest remains dated to 20,930 ± 140 14C years before present (BP). Ancient DNA analyses proved its affiliation Ursus ingressus haplotype. Using record and 205 other dates, we determined, following eight approaches, time mammal...
The Micoquian is the broadest and longest enduring cultural facies of Late Middle Palaeolithic that spread across periglacial boreal environments Europe between Eastern France, Poland, Northern Caucasus. Here, we present new data from archaeological record Stajnia Cave (Poland) paleogenetic analysis a Neanderthal molar S5000, found in context. Our results demonstrate mtDNA genome S5000 dates to MIS 5a making tooth oldest specimen Central-Eastern Europe. Furthermore, has fewest number...
ABSTRACT New material of Lutra simplicidens , a key species for understanding the evolution Eurasian Lutrinae, is described from English site Corton (0.7‒0.6 Ma) and Polish Żabia Cave (1.7‒1.5 Ma). Both records are represented by incomplete mandibles with partially preserved dentition. The record documents presence an older more carnivorous tamanensis . A less was found in Corton. findings contribute valuable data on evolutionary history species.
Abstract The Early Pleistocene fossil site of Schernfeld, a karst fissure filled with an ossiferous breccia, is well known due to the abundant remains, mainly micromammals and carnivores. Since discovery, taxonomic status Schernfeld mustelids has caused controversy and, consequently, various authors have listed different species. Until recently, none these species been subject adequate studies. A detailed revision material was made through comparative morphology based on from other European...
Evidence of mobiliary art and body augmentation are associated with the cultural innovations introduced by Homo sapiens at beginning Upper Paleolithic. Here, we report discovery oldest known human-modified punctate ornament, a decorated ivory pendant from Paleolithic layers Stajnia Cave in Poland. We describe features this unique piece, as well stratigraphic context details its chronometric dating. The plate is personal 'jewellery' object that was created 41,500 calendar years ago (directly...
The remains of 12 canid species that date back ca. 4.9 myr have been found at 116 paleontological localities. Among these localities, eight are dated to the Pliocene age, Early Pleistocene from Middle while most numerous group includes 84 sites Late Pleistocene–Holocene age. Some, especially older forms such as Eucyon odessanus and Nyctereutes donnezani, only single sites, genus Lycaon, Canis Vulpes recorded last 2 myr. Ancient canids had already vanished Poland in Earliest Pleistocene,...
Two forms of cave lion Panthera spelaea GOLDFUSS, 1810: Middle Pleistocene fossilis REICHENAU, 1906 and Upper 1810 are reported from the Bisnik Cave (Czþ estochowa Upland, Southern Poland). A detailed examination tooth (particularly carnassials) mandible morphology provides a basis to discuss inferred size trend earlier, bigger P. s. smaller more recent chronosubspecies spelaea. The original acquisition labels stratigraphy make it possible place these finds within an updated stratigraphic...
Climate changes that occurred during the Late Pleistocene had profound effects on distribution of many plant and animal species influenced formation contemporary faunas floras Europe. The course mechanisms responses to past climate are now being intensely studied by use direct radiocarbon dating genetic analyses fossil remains. Here, we review advances in understanding these processes example four mammal species: woolly mammoth ( Mammuthus primigenius ), cave bear Ursus spelaeus s.l.), saiga...
Abstract Peopling of Central Europe by Middle Pleistocene hominids is highly debatable, mainly due to the relatively harsh climatic and environmental conditions that require cultural anatomical adjustments. At least several archaeological sites certify human occupation in region dated back MIS 13-11, but they represent open-air settlements. Based on new fieldwork conducted Tunel Wielki Cave, we can date traces cave 14-12. Bipolar-on-anvil knapping technique prevails lithic assemblage, made...