Ancient DNA suggests dwarf and 'giant' emu are conspecific.
<h4>Background</h4>The King Island Emu (Dromaius ater) of Australia is one of several extinct emu taxa whose taxonomic relationship to the modern Emu (D. novaehollandiae) is unclear. King Island Emu were mainly distinguished by their much smaller size and a reported darker colour compare...
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Main Authors: | Tim H Heupink, Leon Huynen, David M Lambert |
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Language: | EN |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2011
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/8a593b0e28e2470ab8a6d2ae7f929b58 |
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