The mechanics of hopping by kangaroos (Macropodidae)

Journal of Zoology

Volumn 177, Issue 2, 1975, Pages 265-303

  Alexander, R McN ^a   Vernon, Alexandra ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 84985372251     PISSN: 09528369     EISSN: 14697998     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7998.1975.tb05983.x     Document Type: Article

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