The horn bases of the Reedbuck <i>Redunca arundinum</i>
The structure and function of the horn bases of the reedbuck Redunca arundinum are discussed. It is shown that the white colouration which often occurs is not caused by glandular secretion but by small horn particles which are shed, exposing the lighter coloured material underneath. The shining horn...
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| Series: | Koedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science |
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| author | H. Jungius C.P. Claussen W. Germany |
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| description | The structure and function of the horn bases of the reedbuck Redunca arundinum are discussed. It is shown that the white colouration which often occurs is not caused by glandular secretion but by small horn particles which are shed, exposing the lighter coloured material underneath. The shining horn base probably plays a role in the display behaviour of males. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-08d825c45a174e8fb2c66ddc7fff0b0d2022-12-22T01:23:54ZengAOSISKoedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science0075-64582071-07711975-07-0118113113710.4102/koedoe.v18i1.917851The horn bases of the Reedbuck <i>Redunca arundinum</i>H. JungiusC.P. ClaussenW. GermanyThe structure and function of the horn bases of the reedbuck Redunca arundinum are discussed. It is shown that the white colouration which often occurs is not caused by glandular secretion but by small horn particles which are shed, exposing the lighter coloured material underneath. The shining horn base probably plays a role in the display behaviour of males.https://koedoe.co.za/index.php/koedoe/article/view/917 |
| spellingShingle | H. Jungius C.P. Claussen W. Germany The horn bases of the Reedbuck <i>Redunca arundinum</i> Koedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science |
| title | The horn bases of the Reedbuck <i>Redunca arundinum</i> |
| title_full | The horn bases of the Reedbuck <i>Redunca arundinum</i> |
| title_fullStr | The horn bases of the Reedbuck <i>Redunca arundinum</i> |
| title_full_unstemmed | The horn bases of the Reedbuck <i>Redunca arundinum</i> |
| title_short | The horn bases of the Reedbuck <i>Redunca arundinum</i> |
| title_sort | horn bases of the reedbuck i redunca arundinum i |
| url | https://koedoe.co.za/index.php/koedoe/article/view/917 |
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