Differences in hair coat condition between female and male mice occur through testicular-derived factors and are affected by the presence of another mouse.

An animal's coat protects its body from ultraviolet rays, physical and chemical damage, and temperature changes. It also plays an important role in showing individual information like a pattern for the outside world. In addition, changes in the condition of an animal's coat may occur due t...

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Main Authors: Aisa Ozawa, Mei Imada, Ayane Hata, Kei Yokosuka, Motoharu Sakaue
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0324993
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