Criteria for age assessment of blesbok
Date
1991
Authors
Olivier G.C.
Greyling F.J.
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Abstract
Four methods for age assessment by cementum growth layers, were compared. Histological sections stained with 0.01% crystal violet produced accurate results which can be used for Damaliscus dorcas phillipsi age determination. Tooth eruption and replacement sequences were determined for 6 and 18-month-old blesbok to augment published data. Rate of appearance of horn annulation varied too much to allow its use as a criterion for age assessment. -from Authors
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age determination, blesbok, Damaliscus, Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi, Viola (angiosperm)
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South African Journal of Wildlife Research
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21
1