Formation, structure, and function of extra‐skeletal bones in mammals
A Nasoori - Biological Reviews, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
This review describes the formation, structure, and function of bony compartments in antlers,
horns, ossicones, osteoderm and the os penis/os clitoris (collectively referred to herein as …
horns, ossicones, osteoderm and the os penis/os clitoris (collectively referred to herein as …
Structure of white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) horn investigated by X‐ray computed tomography and histology with implications for growth and external form
TL Hieronymus, LM Witmer… - Journal of …, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
The nasal and frontal horns of two individuals of Ceratotherium simum were examined by x‐
ray computed tomography (CT scanning), gross observation of sectioned horn, and light …
ray computed tomography (CT scanning), gross observation of sectioned horn, and light …
The phyllolepid placoderm Cowralepis mclachlani: Insights into the evolution of feeding mechanisms in jawed vertebrates
RK Carr, Z Johanson, A Ritchie - Journal of Morphology, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Remarkably preserved specimens of Cowralepis mclachlani Ritchie, 2005 (Proc Linn Soc
NSW 126: 215–259)(Phyllolepida, Placodermi) represent a unique ontogenetic sequence …
NSW 126: 215–259)(Phyllolepida, Placodermi) represent a unique ontogenetic sequence …
No evidence that horn trimming affects white rhinoceros horn use during comfort behaviour and resource access
Rhino species use their horns in social interactions but also when accessing resources,
rubbing and in interspecific defence. The current poaching crisis has seen southern white …
rubbing and in interspecific defence. The current poaching crisis has seen southern white …
Chemical horn infusions: a poaching deterrent or an unnecessary deception?
S Ferreira, M Hofmeyr, D Pienaar, D Cooper - Pachyderm, 2014 - pachydermjournal.org
Poaching for horn remains a significant threat to rhinos. Conservationists use various
approaches to deal with the threat. One method advocated is infusing rhino horns with …
approaches to deal with the threat. One method advocated is infusing rhino horns with …
A new discovery in the permafrost of Yakutia sheds light on the nasal horn morphology of the woolly rhinoceros
RI Belyaev, GG Boeskorov, MY Cheprasov… - Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Extinct woolly rhinoceroses were iconic representatives of the Late Pleistocene mammoth
fauna of Eurasia. These animals were characterized by two huge keratinous horns. In adults …
fauna of Eurasia. These animals were characterized by two huge keratinous horns. In adults …
White rhinoceros Ceratotherium simum horn development and structure: a deceptive optical illusion
SC Boy, EJ Raubenheimer, J Marais… - Journal of …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
The alleged traditional medicinal properties of rhinoceros horn resulted in a dramatic
escalation in rhinoceros poaching in S outh A frica. Despite the listing of all species of …
escalation in rhinoceros poaching in S outh A frica. Despite the listing of all species of …
Improving conservation outcomes: understanding scientific, historical and cultural dimensions of the illicit trade in rhinoceros horn
ZJ Bending - Environment and History, 2018 - ingentaconnect.com
This article aims to illuminate the pervasive allure of the rhinoceros to better comprehend the
historical and cultural drivers for the illicit global trade in its most coveted part: rhinoceros …
historical and cultural drivers for the illicit global trade in its most coveted part: rhinoceros …
[PDF][PDF] A comparative study of some morphological and microscopic identifying features of genuine rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis) horns and fake horns
DK Jha, NT Kshetry, BR Pokharel… - J Forensic …, 2015 - rhinoresourcecenter.com
A Comparative Study of Some Morphological and Microscopic Identifying Features of Genuine
Rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis) Horns and Page 1 Open Access Research Article Forensic …
Rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis) Horns and Page 1 Open Access Research Article Forensic …
[PDF][PDF] A pioneer case study on identification of infant rhinoceros horn
Objective: To investigate the authenticity of infant Rhino horn sample from morphometric,
microscopic, genetic and phylogenetic studies. Methods: A suspected rhino horn sample (11 …
microscopic, genetic and phylogenetic studies. Methods: A suspected rhino horn sample (11 …