Pedicle and first antler formation in deer: Anatomical, histological, and developmental aspects

European Journal of Wildlife Research

Volumn 48, Issue 1, 2002, Pages 22-34

  Kierdorf, U ^a   Kierdorf, H ^b  

^a JUSTUS LIEBIG UNIVERSITY   (Germany)

^b UNIVERSITY OF HILDESHEIM   (Germany)

Author keywords

Antlerogenic periosteum; Antlers; Cervidae; Determination; Induction; Morphogenesis; Ossification; Pedicles; Skull; Velvet

Indexed keywords

EID: 53949086700     PISSN: 16124642     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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