Sexual dimorphism in postcloacal scales in the northern caiman lizard (Dracaena guianensis)
Morphological differences between males and females are common among reptiles. A particularly interesting sexually dimorphic feature whose function is largely unknown is the number and pattern of specific scales. Several lizard species possess an arrangement of centered scales near the cloacal regio...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Pensoft Publishers
2023-09-01
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Series: | Herpetozoa |
Online Access: | https://herpetozoa.pensoft.net/article/109056/download/pdf/ |