Vertebral formula and numerical variations in the spine of the Antarctic and southern South American penguins (Aves: Sphenisciformes)

Abstract The vertebral column in tetrapods consists of several constant regions, namely the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and caudal regions. Each of these regions is characterized by a specific number of vertebrae, contributing to the overall vertebral formula. Supernumerary and/or m...

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Автори: M. Alejandra Sosa, Carolina Acosta Hospitaleche
Формат: Стаття
Мова:English
Опубліковано: Pensoft 2024-03-01
Серія:Vertebrate Zoology
Онлайн доступ:https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/114112/download/pdf/