Interspecific variation in the tetradactyl manus of modern tapirs (Perissodactyla: Tapirus) exposed using geometric morphometrics
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DOI: 10.1002/jmor.20728
Abstract: The distal forelimb (autopodium) of quadrupedal mammals is a key morphological unit involved in locomotion, body support, and interaction with the substrate. The manus of the tapir (Perissodactyla: Tapirus) is unique within modern perissodactyls, as… read more here.
Keywords: using geometric; manus; tapirus; perissodactyla tapirus ... See more keywords
Nutrient Digestibility in Zoo-Kept Tapirs (Tapirus spp) as Compared to Other Herbivores.
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DOI: 10.1111/jpn.14079
Abstract: Tapirs are hindgut fermenters with a natural diet dominated by browse, with a certain proportion of wild fruit. By contrast, diets fed to tapirs in zoos are often dominated by domestic fruit and other sources… read more here.
Keywords: zoo; physiology; fibre; tapirus ... See more keywords