Macro-microscopic research in reideer (Rangifer tarandus) hoof suitable for efficient locomotion on complex grounds

Introduction: Reindeer are adapted to long distance migration. This species can cope with variations in substrate, especially in ice and snow environment. However, few detailed studies about reindeer hoof are available. Thus this article describes the results of studies on macro- and micro-structure...

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Published in:Journal of Veterinary Research
Main Authors: Zhang Rui, Qiao Yu, Ji Qiaoli, Ma Songsong, Li Jianqiao
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2017
Subjects:
reindeer
hoof
morphology
energy spectrum analysis
long distance migration
Veterinary medicine
SF600-1100
Rangifer tarandus
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/jvetres-2017-0029
https://doaj.org/article/bf7f9dd843d342948ae53daf5ff3941d
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Summary:Introduction: Reindeer are adapted to long distance migration. This species can cope with variations in substrate, especially in ice and snow environment. However, few detailed studies about reindeer hoof are available. Thus this article describes the results of studies on macro- and micro-structures of reindeer hoof.

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