Guide to the microscope analysis of Italian mammals hairs: Insectivora, Rodentia and Lagomorpha

A key is proposed for identifying the hairs of Italian Insectívora, Rodentia and Lagomorpha to the genera and species level using microscope analysis. The criteria used are: general morphology, scale cuticular pattern, cortex structure, medulla type, and shape in cross-section. A new method of cross...

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Published in:Bollettino di zoologia 1993-01, Vol.60 (2), p.225-232
Main Authors: De Marinis, Anna M., Agnelli, Paolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Hair identification
Insectívora
Lagomorpha
Mammalia
Rodentia
Vertebrates: general zoology, morphology, phylogeny, systematics, cytogenetics, geographical distribution
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Summary:A key is proposed for identifying the hairs of Italian Insectívora, Rodentia and Lagomorpha to the genera and species level using microscope analysis. The criteria used are: general morphology, scale cuticular pattern, cortex structure, medulla type, and shape in cross-section. A new method of cross-sectioning hair is illustrated.
ISSN:0373-4137
DOI:10.1080/11250009309355815