Intraspecific variation in digit reduction in Testudo: the case of the Hermann’s tortoise
Abstract
Phalangeal reduction is a common and widespread phenomenon among tortoises that has been associated with the adaptation to terrestrial life. While reduced manual digit 1 appears characteristic in almost all Testudo species, it is uncertain why the metacarpal I and distal carpal of the same digit are completely missing in some individuals of Hermann’s tortoise (Testudo hermanni hermanni). To clarify this issue, we investigated the number of...
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Title
Intraspecific variation in digit reduction in Testudo: the case of the Hermann’s tortoise
Published Date
Sep 4, 2019
Volume
19
Issue
4
Pages
625 - 635
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