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Somatic variation in living, wild ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta).
Folia primatologica; international journal of primatology - 1 Jan 2008
Sauther Michelle L, Cuozzo Frank P
Abstract excerpt
While understanding somatic variability among wild primates can provide insight into natural patterns of developmental plasticity, published data for living populations are rare. Here we provide such information for two distinct wild populations of Lemur catta. Variants observed include microtia, athelia, and female virilization. Dental variants observed include individuals with supernumerary teeth, rotated...
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