A Landmark Analysis-Based Approach to Age and Sex Classification of the Skull of the Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus) (Hermann, 1779)

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Age Classes and Sex Differences in the Skull of the Mediterranean Monk Seal, Monachus monachus (Hermann, 1779). A study Based on Bone Shape and Density

✍ Giulia Mo; Alessandro Zotti; Sabrina Agnesi; Maria Grazia Finoia; Daniele Bernar 📂 Article 📅 2009 🏛 Wiley (John Wiley & Sons) 🌐 English ⚖ 862 KB

## Abstract This study analyzes morphometrically 17 skulls of the Mediterranean monk seal __Monachus monachus__ housed in different Italian Museums and collections. We considered several morphometric variables (31 linear, 1 volumetric and 1 surface area measurements). In addition, we identified, me