A simple method for measuring colour in wild animals: Validation and use on chest patch colour in geladas (Theropithecus gelada)

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• Publication year

  2008

• Venue

  Biological Journal of The Linnean Society

• Publication date

  2008-06-01

• Fields of study

  Biology, Environmental Science

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  DOI 10.1111/J.1095-8312.2008.00981.X
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