Changes in fur color in different age groups of the sable (Martes zibellina, Carnivora, Mustelidae) in the middle Aldan River basin

Differences in fur color have been revealed between sables of different age groups identified by the number of annual layers in the canine teeth. In particular, the fur of young of the year is relatively light and contrasts with darker fur in animals of older age groups. The results of analyzing pos...

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Published inBiology bulletin of the Russian Academy of Sciences Vol. 41; no. 9; pp. 817 - 821
Main Authors Safronov, V. M., Zakharov, E. S.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Moscow Pleiades Publishing 01.12.2014
Subjects
Biochemistry
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Carnivora
Cell Biology
Ecology
Life Sciences
Martes zibellina
Mustelidae
Zoology
color
age
fur coat
sable
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Summary:Differences in fur color have been revealed between sables of different age groups identified by the number of annual layers in the canine teeth. In particular, the fur of young of the year is relatively light and contrasts with darker fur in animals of older age groups. The results of analyzing possible causes of this phenomenon provide evidence that species-specific features of inheritance and environmental conditions of the region have a multidirectional effect on the color of sable fur.
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ISSN:1062-3590
1608-3059
DOI:10.1134/S1062359014090076