Tooth morphology of the maned sloth (Bradypus torquatus)
The sloths are exclusively herbivores, feeding from leaves, flowers, sprouts, green stalks and fruits, just from two types of tree. The aim of this research was to explore the anatomy of the teeth comparing them with those of other mammals, besides those of man. Twelve animals were used, including m...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
2006-12-01
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| Series: | Biotemas |
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| Online Access: | http://www.biotemas.ufsc.br/volumes/pdf/volume194/p73a84.pdf |