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Diversity and evolution of the molar radicular complex in murine rodents (Murinae, Rodentia).
Archives of oral biology - 1 Nov 2008
Bienvenu Thibaut, Charles Cyril, Guy Franck, Lazzari Vincent, Viriot Laurent
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OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to characterize the radicular pattern diversity and evolution of murine molars. It aimed at identifying new morphological characters in order to improve our understanding of rodent diversity and systematics. METHODS: A non-invasive technique was applied to extant and extinct murine species. For each molar, a virtual slice was computed from X-ray microtomographic data to...
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