Wing and hindlimb myology of vultures and raptors (Accipitriformes) in relation to locomotion and foraging

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• Publication year

  2015

• Venue

  Acta Zoologica

• Publication date

  2015-07-01

• Fields of study

  Biology, Environmental Science

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  DOI 10.1111/AZO.12074
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