Osteohistological description of ostrich and emu long bones, with comments on markers of growth
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DOI: 10.1111/joa.13665
Abstract: Ostriches and emus are among the largest extant birds and are frequently used as modern analogs for the growth dynamics of non‐avian theropod dinosaurs. These ratites quickly reach adult size in under 1 year, and… read more here.
Keywords: growth marks; growth; ostrich emu; description ostrich ... See more keywords
Comparative analysis of structure and strength of vitelline membrane and physical parameters of yolk of ostrich, emu, and greater rhea eggs
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DOI: 10.3382/ps/pex356
Abstract: Abstract In this study, we analyzed selected morphological traits of eggs, as well as structure, strength, and protein composition of the vitelline membrane (VM) of ostrich, emu, and greater rhea eggs. Ninety eggs (30 for… read more here.
Keywords: emu greater; ostrich emu; structure; greater rhea ... See more keywords