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Allometry of the leg muscles of mammals
Article first published online: 31 DEC 2010
DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7998.1981.tb04600.x
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Alexander, R. McN., Jayes, A. S., Maloiy, G. M. O. and Wathuta, E. M. (1981), Allometry of the leg muscles of mammals. Journal of Zoology, 194: 539–552. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-7998.1981.tb04600.x
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- Issue published online: 31 DEC 2010
- Article first published online: 31 DEC 2010
- Accepted 9 December 1980
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