iänmäärityksen
Iänmääritys, known in English as age determination, refers to the process of estimating or establishing the age of an individual organism, a biological sample, or an archaeological artifact. This process is fundamental in various scientific disciplines, including biology, archaeology, paleontology, and forensic science.
In biology, iänmääritys is vital for understanding growth rates, developmental stages, and population dynamics. Common methods
In archaeology and paleontology, iänmääritys focuses on determining the age of artifacts or fossils. Techniques include
For forensic applications, age determination is used to identify individuals or establish biological timelines in criminal
Overall, iänmääritys combines diverse methods tailored to the material type and context, helping scientists interpret biological,