Histological variability in the limb bones of the Asiatic wild ass and its significance for life history inferences
The study of bone growth marks (BGMs) and other histological traits of bone tissue provides insights into the life history of present and past organisms. Important life history traits like longevity or age at maturity, which could be inferred from the analysis of these features, form the basis for e...
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PeerJ Inc.
2016-10-01
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