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Incisors as digging tools in molerats (Bathyergidae).

Authors :
Merwe, M. van der
Botha, A.J.
Source :
South African Journal of Zoology. Oct98, Vol. 33 Issue 4, p230. 6p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Diagram, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Presents a study which differentiated the angle of incisors and the amount of enamel per incisor used for digging by molerats (Bathyergidae). Information on the genus of the Bathyergidae; Methodology; Characteristics of rodents.

Subjects

Subjects :
*BATHYERGIDAE
*INCISORS
*RODENT physiology

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02541858
Volume :
33
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
South African Journal of Zoology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1930457
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/02541858.1998.11448476
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