Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
taxonomy, animal hair, scanning electron microscope, SEM
College
Life Sciences
Department
Biology
Abstract
Using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), selected mammalian species were studied to determine hair cuticular patterns. Although other studies have been conducted on mammalian hair, there exists no classification or taxonomy of Western U.S. mammals using an SEM.
Recommended Citation
Sessions, Britten D. and Hess, Dr. Wilford M.
(2013)
"Taxonomy of Animal Hair using a Scanning Electron Microscope,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1033.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1033