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Dentition of the Malaysian Lesser Mouse-deer (Tragulus javanicus)

M. K. Vidyadaran, M. Hilmi and R. A. Sirimane

Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, Volume 4, Issue 1, July 1981

Keywords: Dentition; Mouse-deer; Tragulus javanicus

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The dentition of twenty five lesser mouse-deer (Tragulus javanicus) is described. Comparisons with tin dentition of the ox and the goat showed very few differences in the molars among these species. However, the incisors and the premolars showed many differences. The premolars of the lesser mouse-deer are more suited for piercing and chopping food rather than for chewing.

ISSN 1511-3701

e-ISSN 2231-8542

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PERT-0093-1981

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