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March 10, 2026Archaeology in Oceania/Archæology & physical anthropology in Oceania

Zooarchaeological Analysis of an Atoll Assemblage From Central Micronesia

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PJPhilippa JorissenGSGabriel M. SanchezSFScott M. Fitzpatrick

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Overview

Analysis reveals shifts in subsistence strategies on Mwoakilloa Atoll, suggesting ecological changes over time.

Key Points

  • To analyze the faunal assemblage from Mwoakilloa Atoll and understand pre-contact subsistence strategies.
  • Conducted zooarchaeological analysis of nearly 6000 specimens
  • Grouped specimens into 53 families, focusing on vertebrates and invertebrates
  • Identified changes in species dominance over time
  • Decline in bivalve species and slight increase in gastropods over time
  • Intensive harvesting of fish such as parrotfish, wrasses, and groupers between 1550 – 910 calBP
  • Introduction of rats around 1550 calBP, while birds and dogs were present earlier

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Jorissen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69af959570916d39fea4d569https://doi.org/10.1002/arco.70021
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