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COMPARATIVE ANATOMICAL STUDIES IMPLY ADAPTIVE VARIATIONS OF RUMINANT DIGESTIVE PHYSIOLOGY

  • HOFMANN R
Canadian Journal of Animal Science (1984) 64(5) 203-205
DOI: 10.4141/cjas84-225
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Abstract

Anatomical studies of 51 ruminant species show adaptive variations in all digestive system portions related to food quality. Morphophysiological variations have an evolutionary base, involve seasonal changes and require differentiated physiological methods. Key words: Comparative anatomy, morphophysiological adaptation

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HOFMANN, R. R. (1984). COMPARATIVE ANATOMICAL STUDIES IMPLY ADAPTIVE VARIATIONS OF RUMINANT DIGESTIVE PHYSIOLOGY. Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 64(5), 203–205. https://doi.org/10.4141/cjas84-225

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