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Assessment of effects of breeding status on bone morphology of female Damaraland mole-rats (Fukomys damarensis) Project ID: 0000C1056 Public
138 Media · 36 Specimens · Managed by: Rachel Johnston

This project contains data for a peer reviewed published research study, the link for which is provided below. Damaraland mole-rats are highly cooperative, subterranean mammals that live in colonies in which a single female dominates breeding, while all other adult females suppress their reproductive axis, remaining as subordinate, nonbreeding helpers. We explored the consequences of breeding on bone growth and development in Damaraland mole-rats by experimentally assigning breeder versus non-breeder status to females. Experimentally assigned breeding status was maintained for over one year prior to collection and microCT scanning of the right tibia, right femur, lumbar vertebra 6, and lumbar vertebra 7.

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000140610 LV7 l-jt:kmp:WEF002 Fukomys damarensis na Mesh 2020-07-26 Open Download  
000140605 LV7 l-jt:kmp:WAF014 Fukomys damarensis na Mesh 2020-07-26 Open Download  
000140607 LV7 l-jt:kmp:WEF001 Fukomys damarensis na Mesh 2020-07-26 Open Download  
000140603 LV7 l-jt:kmp:WAF011 Fukomys damarensis na Mesh 2020-07-26 Open Download  
000140601 LV7 l-jt:kmp:TIF008 Fukomys damarensis na Mesh 2020-07-26 Open Download  
000140599 LV7 l-jt:kmp:TIF005 Fukomys damarensis na Mesh 2020-07-26 Open Download  
000140596 LV7 l-jt:kmp:TIF003 Fukomys damarensis na Mesh 2020-07-26 Open Download  
000140594 LV7 l-jt:kmp:NOF009 Fukomys damarensis na Mesh 2020-07-26 Open Download  
000140592 LV7 l-jt:kmp:NOF007 Fukomys damarensis na Mesh 2020-07-26 Open Download  
000140590 LV7 l-jt:kmp:MAF008 Fukomys damarensis na Mesh 2020-07-26 Open Download  
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