Masculinization? Rare variation in canine length among female water deer (Hydropotes inermis) can lead to errors in sex identification
Most cervids feature antlers for mate competition, but water deer possess uniquely elongated maxillary canines instead. This study examined the presence of elongated canines, a trait usually seen in males, in female water deer from 185 individuals culled in South Korea. Measurements of body length,...
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| Language: | English |
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KeAi Communications Co. Ltd.
2025-03-01
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| Series: | Reproduction and Breeding |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667071224000528 |
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