Redefining the activity pattern of the Honey Possum (Tarsipes Rostratus)

Australian Mammalogy

Volumn 23, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 169-172

  Arrese, Catherine ^a   Runham, Phil B ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA   (Australia)

Author keywords

Activity periods; Crepuscular; Tarsipes rostratus; Visual capabilities

Indexed keywords

EID: 84984630470     PISSN: 03100049     EISSN: 18367402     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/AM01169     Document Type: Article

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