The evolution of anterior coloration in carnivorans
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DOI: 10.1007/s00265-017-2402-5
Abstract: Some carnivorans have striking patches of fur on their faces (spots, bands, eye masks) and blazes on their chests that are primarily visible from a frontal view. We tested five hypotheses to explain the evolution… read more here.
Keywords: complexity; anterior coloration; coloration; facial chest ... See more keywords