Allometric relations of neotropical small rodents (Sigmodontinae) in anthropogenic environments

• Published in: Zoological science Vol. 30; no. 7; p. 585
• Main Authors: Rosalino, Luís M, Martin, Paula S, Gheler-Costa, Carla, Lopes, Paula C, Verdade, Luciano M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Japan 01.07.2013
• Subjects: Animals; Brazil; Ecosystem; Female; Human Activities; Male; Sigmodontinae - anatomy & histology; Sigmodontinae - physiology; Brazil

The present study aims at assessing allometric relationships in the Sigmodontinae rodents (Calomys tener, Akodon cf. montensis, Necromys lasiurus, Oligoryzomys flavescens, and Oligoryzomys nigripes), and morphological variation among different habitats in human-dominated environments in Southeastern...