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Minimum Number of Elements (MNE)

The minimum number of complete skeletal elements represented by all fragments of a given element type. Used to assess assemblage completeness and plan DNA sampling.

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DVI from the Osteology Angle: MNI, MNE and the Commingled-Remains Problem

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Biological profile Commingled remains DVI (Disaster Victim Identification)Epiphyseal fusion ICMP (International Commission on Missing Persons)Minimum Number of Individuals (MNI)Most Likely Number of Individuals (MLNI)Pair-matching Petrous bone

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