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Comparative genomics provides new insights into the remarkable adaptations of the African wild dog (Lycaon pictus)

Within the Canidae, the African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) is the most specialized with regards to cursorial adaptations (specialized for running), having only four digits on their forefeet. In addition, this species is one of the few canids considered to be an obligate meat-eater, possessing a robust...

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Autores principales: Chavez, Daniel E., Gronau, Ilan, Hains, Taylor, Kliver, Sergei, Koepfli, Klaus-Peter, Wayne, Robert K.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group UK 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6554312/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31171819
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-44772-5