A count of the number of individuals necessary to account for all of the identifiable bones is called

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The Minimum Number of Individuals (MNI) is the count of the fewest number of individuals necessary to account for all of the identifiable bones. Choice A (NISP) and D (TBC) are not correct as NISP refers to the count of identified specimens (not individuals) and TBC is not a commonly used term in osteology. Choice B (Bones per Individual) is not correct as it refers to the average number of bones in an individual, rather than the number of individuals necessary to account for all the identifiable bones.

A Count of the Number of Individuals Necessary to Account