Bibliography Record

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Spain, Alister V.; Marsh, Helene D. (detail)
   
1981a
Geographic variation and sexual dimorphism in the skulls of two Australian populations of Dugong dugon (Müller) (Mammalia: Sirenia). In: H. Marsh (ed.), The dugong. Proceedings of a seminar/workshop held at James Cook University of North Queensland 8-13 May 1979 (q.v.).
[Townsville (Australia)], James Cook Univ. (vii + 400): 143-161. 2 tabs.
–Compares adult skulls from the Townsville and Wellesley Island areas, Queensland, on the basis of 74 variables. Sexual dimorphism was found in a wider range of characters than previously known, and geographic differences were also found.

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  x 1981a Spain & Marsh (DD; Queensland; skull variation; 143-161.)

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  x 1981a Spain & Marsh (Australia; cranial variation; 143-161.)

Individual Variation
(SEE ALSO: Skeleton)
  x 1981a Spain & Marsh (DD; Queensland; skull; geographic variation, sexual dimorphism; 143-161.)

Skeleton
(SEE ALSO: Age Determination; Embryology and Ontogeny; Histology; Myology; Sense Organs; Tooth Replacement; and under species)
  x 1981a Spain & Marsh (DD; Australia; cranial variation; 143-161.)


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