Morphometric parameters predict body fat proportions in common hamsters

Common hamsters (Cricetus cricetus) are hibernators that rely both on body fat reserves and food stores for the winter period. They face an ongoing population decline in most parts of their distribution and recently were classified as critically endangered. Knowledge on individual body fat proportio...

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Main Authors: Millesi, E. (Author), Monecke, S. (Author), Ruf, T. (Author), Siutz, C. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2022
Subjects:
fat
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