The size of the largest marsupial and why it matters.
Proc Biol Sci
; 271 Suppl 3: S34-6, 2004 Feb 07.
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ABSTRACT
We show that at 2786 kg, the largest known marsupial, Diprotodon optatum, was much larger than has previously been suggested. Our results contradict the conclusion that the maximum attainable body mass of an Australian marsupial has been constrained by low productivity.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Constitución Corporal
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Fósiles
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Marsupiales
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Modelos Biológicos
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Animals
País/Región como asunto:
Oceania
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Proc Biol Sci
Asunto de la revista:
BIOLOGIA
Año:
2004
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Australia