The taxonomic status and species limits of the South African-endemic rodent
species Otomys saundersiae were revised using G-banding karyotypic analysis,
assessment of pelage colour and craniodental traits, multivariate analysis of
eight cranial distance measurements, and geometric morphometric analysis
of 11 landmarks of the dorsal image of the skull...
Keywords: Karyotype, geometric morphometrics, Otomys saundersiae, Rodentia, South Africa, shape, size, G-banding
12/2005 | Mammalia, Walter de Gruyter