Using osteological measurements to estimate body length in Amazonian manatees

Using osteological measurements to estimate body length in Amazonian manatees

ABSTRACT Body length is an important parameter in morphological, ecological and behavioral studies of a species and contributes to the understanding of the body condition of individuals. This parameter is essential for conservation and management strategies by informing studies evaluating growth rat...

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Main Authors:	Gisele de Castro Maciel VALDEVINO, Vera Maria Ferreira DA SILVA, Rodrigo de Souza AMARAL
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia
Series:	Acta Amazonica
Subjects:	Sirenia morphometry collections osteological material
Online Access:	http://www.scielo.br/pdf/aa/v51n2/1809-4392-aa-51-02-156.pdf

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