The presence of articulated fish skeletons in the midden at La Quinta indicated that the fish ________.

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The presence of articulated (connected) fish skeletons in a midden (a historical trash heap) suggests that the fish were likely filleted before being eaten, as the skeletons remained intact rather than being broken apart, which would be more typical if the fish were eaten without such preparation.

The Presence of Articulated Fish Skeletons in the Midden at La