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XLIV.—On two species of a new South African genus of the natural order R
William H. Harvey
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Morphological diversity of saber‐tooth upper canines and its functional implications
Abstract Elongated upper canine teeth, commonly known as saber‐teeth, have evolved three times within the sub‐order Feliformia. The species that wielded them flourished throughout the Cenozoic and have historically been separated into two morphological groups: the dirk‐tooths with longer, flatter canines, and the scimitar‐tooths with shorter, serrated ...
Caitlin D. Shelbourne+1 more
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The incidence of snakebite in South Africa and the challenges associated with lack of reporting. [PDF]
Naik H, Alexander GJ.
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Hypercanines: Not just for sabertooths
Abstract Hypercanines are here defined as hypertrophied caniniform teeth, that is, canine teeth that are elongated to serve specific functions in different clades of mammals and their synapsid ancestors. This article presents an overview of the occurrence of hypercanines, their growth, and their function across a broad range of clades.
Lars Werdelin
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Road traffic accidents, still a challenge in South Africa. [PDF]
Govender IP, Masanabo DKK.
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Disparity of turbinal bones in placental mammals
Abstract Turbinals are key bony elements of the mammalian nasal cavity, involved in heat and moisture conservation as well as olfaction. While turbinals are well known in some groups, their diversity is poorly understood at the scale of placental mammals, which span 21 orders.
Quentin Martinez+11 more
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Determinants of maize irrigators' intention to adopt water-saving technology in South Africa. [PDF]
Monteiro MA, Bahta YT, Jordaan H.
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Bioimaging of the sense organs and brain of fishes and reptiles. Left panel: 3D reconstruction of the head and brain of the deep‐sea viperfish Chauliodus sloani following diceCT. Right panel: A 3D reconstruction of a 70‐day‐old embryo head of the bearded dragon Pogona vitticeps following diceCT, showing the position of the segmented brain within the ...
Shaun P. Collin+9 more
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Scoping review: the current landscape of NIPT in South Africa. [PDF]
Labuschagne R+3 more
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