A non-invasive study of alopecia in Japanese macaques Macaca fuscata
This article provides information on the phenomenon of alopecia in Japanese macaques, Macaca fuscata, in various environments and proposes a 3-step scoring system for a quantitative assessment of hair loss. Results suggest that alopecia is commonly observed in Japanese macaques, with 20.5% of indivi...
Main Author: | |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Oxford University Press
2011-02-01
|
Series: | Current Zoology |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://www.currentzoology.org/paperdetail.asp?id=11750 |