A Simple Technique for Revealing the Surface Pattern of Hair

January 1971 in “ The American midland naturalist ”

Brian C. Carter, Tim Dilworth

TLDR A simple method can show hair's surface pattern.

The document described a straightforward method for revealing the surface pattern of hair. This technique was detailed in a brief article published in "The American Midland Naturalist" in January 1971. The journal, known for its broad coverage of scientific natural history, has been a significant source of information in various biological disciplines for many years.

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