bones and other animal parts found in archaeological sites. Important in the reconstruction of past ecosystems and cultural subsistence patterns.

Any part of an animal that is found on an archaeological site. Most are food bones from mammals, birds, and fish, although fish scales, shellfish shells, and even hair are sometimes uncovered.

These are most often the hard tissues of birds, fish and animals that survive as archaeological objects.

Animal remains associated with human activity but not used as tools.