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Inferring vibrissae (whisker) growth in harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) using morphometrics

  • Reference: Smith, J. 2013. Inferring vibrissae (whisker) growth in harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) using morphometrics [abstract]. Page 281 [In] J. Duffy-Anderson, editor. Abstracts of the 2013 Alaska Marine Science Symposium, 21-25 January 2013, Anchorage, Alaska.
  • Audiences: Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Justin Arthur Smith
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  • Keywords: harbor seal, Phoca vitulina, vibrissae, stress, diet, temporal variations
  • Link: https://www.alaskamarinescience.org/s/2013_AMSS_AbstractBook.pdf#page=283 (Offsite)
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  • Primary Authors: Justin Arthur Smith
  • Programs: Marine Mammals
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  • Publication Types: Abstract/Poster/Presentation (Scientific)
  • Regions: Region I - Southeast Alaska, Region II - Southcentral Alaska, Region IV - Central and Southwest Alaska, Statewide
  • Species: Harbor Seal
  • Species Categories: Mammals, Marine Mammals
  • Title: Inferring vibrissae (whisker) growth in harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) using morphometrics
  • Topics: Disease, Health, and Nutrition, Research, Technique Development (e.g., population survey, breakaway snares), Physiology
  • Year: 2013

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