Scatter
Transport and accumulation of articulated
body segments by predators also can generate skeletal assemblages with
associated parts. For example, in ungulates, skeletal parts such as teeth,
jaws and foot elements are more likely to survive initial carnivore or
scavenger destruction because they are relatively dense and low in nutrient
value.
This photograph shows a linx
which has killed
a moose. Most of the moose will be destroyed,
but the linx will not likely devour the foot parts
as shown here.