Geographic dimorphism in the mountain brushtail possum (Trichosurus caninus): the case for a new species
Lindenmayer, David; Dubach, J; Viggers, Karen
Description
The morphological and genetic characteristics of the mountain brushtail possum (Trichosurus caninus) are described for animals from a range of locations throughout its known geographic distribution in eastern Australia. Although there is considerable variation among populations, unequivocal morphological and genetic differences exist between northern and southern populations of the species. Specimens from southern populations (from Victoria) have a significantly (P < 0.001) larger ear conch, a...[Show more]
Collections | ANU Research Publications |
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Date published: | 2002 |
Type: | Journal article |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1885/73590 |
Source: | Australian Journal of Zoology |
DOI: | 10.1071/ZO01047 |
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