Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details
Morphological characteristics of harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) whiskers and their use in dietary reconstruction using stable isotope ratios
- Reference: Smith, J., S. Karpovich, G. A. Breed, and D. M. O’Brien. 2018. Morphological characteristics of harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) whiskers and their use in dietary reconstruction using stable isotope ratios. Canadian Journal of Zoology 96(11):1255–1263. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjz-2017-0309
- Audiences: Wildlife Manager
- Authors: Greg A Breed, Shawna A. Karpovich, Diane M. O'Brien, Justin Arthur Smith
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- Keywords: Alaska, Gulf of Alaska, morphometrics, stable isotopes, temporal, diet, phocid, harbor seal, Phoca vitulina, whisker, vibrissae
- Link: https://doi.org/10.1139/cjz-2017-0309 (Offsite)
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- Primary Authors: Justin Arthur Smith
- Programs: Marine Mammals
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- Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication, Marine Mammals Scientific Publication
- Regions: Region II - Southcentral Alaska
- Species: Harbor Seal
- Species Categories: Mammals, Marine Mammals
- Title: Morphological characteristics of harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) whiskers and their use in dietary reconstruction using stable isotope ratios
- Topics: Disease, Health, and Nutrition, Research, Physiology, Diet
- Year: 2018
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