Hair Whorls in the Dog (Canis Familiaris): Distribution

    January 2010 in “ ˜The œanatomical record ”
    Lisa M. Tomkins, Paul D. McGreevy
    Studysummary This study assessed hair whorl characteristics in domestic dogs and found that simple whorls predominate, with tufted whorls more common in specific regions like elbows and chests, influenced by factors such as coat traits and source.
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    1. Order From Disorder: Self-Organization In Mammalian Hair Patterning Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · 2006
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