Biometrical aspects of the capybara’s (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) body and intestines with emphasis on cecal development

The rodent capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) has become a new protein source for the population, but it needs studies regarding its anatomy, mainly on its digestive physiology, since this aspect has a direct influence on improvements to species production. Studies have shown that the caecum is th...

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Main Authors: Marco Túlio David das Neves, Tarcízio Antônio Rêgo de Paula, Cláudio César Fonseca, Michelle Soares Bressan, Leonardo Toshio Oshio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 2004-11-01
Series:Biotemas
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Online Access:http://www.biotemas.ufsc.br/volumes/pdf/volume172/a9.pdf