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Alexander James Edward Cave (1900–2001) was a superb anatomist who extensively improved our knowledge of rhinoceros anatomy and osteology; he also published several studies on the osteology of other groups of mammals and one conservation-focused study ...
J. Robovský, K. Rookmaaker
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Simple Summary The aim of this study was to provide an anatomical and histological description of the eyelids and orbital glands in the lowland tapir (Tapirus terrestris).
J. Klećkowska-Nawrot+5 more
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Simple Summary The goal of this study was to perform a comparative analysis of the microstructure and secretion of the parotid and mandibular glands of adult female lowland tapir and aardvark. Histological and histochemical analyses showed that while the
J. Klećkowska-Nawrot+4 more
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Early Miocene Aprotodon (Perissodactyla, Rhinocerotidae) from Northern China
The genus Aprotodon is a special group of rhinoceroses, which has a very long survival time frame but a relatively limited distribution in Asia. Herein, we report on a well-preserved and complete skull found in the lower layers of the Zhang’enbao ...
Danhui Sun+3 more
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Old World Fossil Equus (Perissodactyla, Mammalia), Extant Wild Relatives, and Incertae Sedis Forms
Discussion of the phylogenetic relations between Plesippus, Allohippus, and Equus. Descriptions and illustrations of 30 Equid extant and fossil species younger than 2 Ma.
V. Eisenmann
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A genomic approach to examine the complex evolution of laurasiatherian mammals [PDF]
Recent phylogenomic studies have failed to conclusively resolve certain branches of the placental mammalian tree, despite the evolutionary analysis of genomic data from 32 species.
Hallström, Björn M.+3 more
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Hemochromatosis-like disease in Brazilian tapirs (Tapirus terrestris) in Pará state, Brazil
We report two cases of hemochromatosis-like disease in captive Brazilian tapirs, Tapirus terrestris in Pará state, Brazil. Both animals presented symptoms of chronic hepatopathy associated with marked accumulation of hemosiderin.
Adrielli Heloise dos Anjos LIMA+11 more
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A taxonomic review of the genus <i>Rhinoceros</i> with emphasis on the distinction of <i>Eurhinoceros</i> (Perissodactyla, Rhinocerotidae). [PDF]
Nardelli F, Heißig K.
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Ordem Perissodactyla: conhecimento atual sobre a anta-brasileira, com ênfase no bioma Pantanal
A ordem Perissodactyla é representada por uma única espécie no Pantanal: a anta (Tapirus terrestris) – o maior mamífero terrestre brasileiro. A espécie é listada como vulnerável à extinção, tanto nacionalmente como globalmente.
Emília Patrícia Medici+1 more
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Rhinocerotidae and Chalicotheriidae (Perissodactyla, Tapiromorpha) [PDF]
ABSTRACT Here we describe mandibular, dental, and postcranial remains referable to Rhinocerotidae and Chalicotheriidae (Perissodactyla) originating from the vertebrate localities of Kucukcekmece East and Kucukcekmece West, in Thrace (European Turkey). The four rhinocerotids recognized comprise the early diverging Ronzotherium sp.
Antoine, Pierre-Olivier, Sen, Sevket
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