Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details
Ultrasound as a non-invasive alternative for deuterium oxide dilution body composition measurements in harbor seals (Phoca vitulina)
- Reference: Polasek L, S. Karpovich, J. Prewitt, C. Goertz, S. Conlon, and D. Hennen. 2015. Ultrasound as a non-invasive alternative for deuterium oxide dilution body composition measurements in harbor seals (Phoca vitulina). Journal of Mammalogy 96(2):361–367. https://doi.org/10.1093/jmammal/gyv037
- Audiences: Scientist
- Authors: Suzanne Conlon, Caroline E. C. Goertz, Daniel Hennen, Shawna A. Karpovich, Lori Polasek, Jill Prewitt
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- Keywords: blubber, body condition, deuterium, harbor seal, Phoca vitulina, ultrasound
- Link: https://doi.org/10.1093/jmammal/gyv037 (Offsite)
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- Primary Authors: Lori Polasek
- Programs: Wildlife Health, Marine Mammals
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- Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication, Marine Mammals Scientific Publication
- Regions: Statewide
- Species: Harbor Seal
- Species Categories: Mammals, Marine Mammals
- Title: Ultrasound as a non-invasive alternative for deuterium oxide dilution body composition measurements in harbor seals (Phoca vitulina)
- Topics: Research, Technique Development (e.g., population survey, breakaway snares), Physiology
- Year: 2015
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