A Rapid Method of Cross-Sectioning Mammalian Hairs

摘要: Identifications of hair samples are a frequent need in connection with life history studies, food habits research, and investigation isolated cases mortality the field. Cross sections hairs often prove material value determining identity mammal involved. In some mammals, for example shrews, shape structure cross much more distinctive than appearance as viewed longitudinally. Especially is this true when it known from which part obtained. Several methods cross-sectioning have been used past, most intricate being use rotary or sliding microtomes. However, many workers do not access to micro-