A simplified method of determining the sex of Pygoscelis penguins using bill measurements
We examined sexual dimorphism in bill size in adult Adelie Penguins Pygoscelis adeliae, adult Chinstrap Penguins P. antarctica and adult and juvenile Gentoo Penguins P. papua at King George Island, Antarctica, using a DNA-based molecular sexing technique. Bill length and depth were the most consiste...
Main Authors: | Polito, M.J (Author), Clucas, G.V (Author), Hart, T. (Author), Trivelpiece, W.Z (Author) |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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