Evolution of the proboscis in the moose, Alces alces: Evidence from Morphology and Ecology
Among living cervids, the moose or elk ( Alces alces ) is among the most distinctive for its enlarged proboscis. Despite over a century of scientific inquiry into the ecology and evolution of this species, the origin and function of its proboscis remain unclear. An ability conferred by the proboscis...
| Published in: | The FASEB Journal |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2019
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1096/fasebj.2019.33.1_supplement.767.19 |