A review of mammalian age determination methods
1972; Wiley; Volume: 2; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/j.1365-2907.1972.tb00160.x
ISSN1365-2907
Autores Tópico(s)Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
ResumoMammal ReviewVolume 2, Issue 3 p. 69-104 A review of mammalian age determination methods P. MORRIS, P. MORRIS Zoology Department, Royal Holloway College, Egham, SurreySearch for more papers by this author P. MORRIS, P. MORRIS Zoology Department, Royal Holloway College, Egham, SurreySearch for more papers by this author First published: November 1972 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2907.1972.tb00160.xCitations: 220AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References Adams, L. & Watkins, S. G. 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