Accuracy, precision, and error in age estimation of Florida manatees using growth layer groups in earbones
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DOI: 10.1093/jmammal/gyz079
Abstract: Ages of Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) can be estimated by counting annual growth layer groups (GLGs) in the periotic dome portion of the tympanoperiotic complex of their earbones. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation… read more here.
Keywords: error; age; layer groups; growth layer ... See more keywords
Accuracy and precision of age determination using growth layer groups for California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) with known ages.
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DOI: 10.1111/mms.12605
Abstract: Age determination from counts of growth layer groups (GLGs) in tooth dentine is a common method for aging marine mammals. Using known-aged animals, we validated this method for acid etched teeth of California sea lions… read more here.
Keywords: growth layer; sea lions; layer groups; age ... See more keywords