Do seasonal changes in Svalbard reindeer fur have relevance for heat transfer?
Physical characteristics of Svalbard reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus) fur samples were examined with respect to season. A total of 33 dorsal fur sections including adults and calves were investigated. A direct relationship between hair density and heat transfer was not observed, and optima...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Septentrio Academic Publishing
2002-03-01
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| Series: | Rangifer |
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| Online Access: | https://septentrio.uit.no/index.php/rangifer/article/view/1532 |