Multiple Character Analysis of Canis lupus, latrans, and familiaris, With a Discussion of the Relationships of Canis niger

摘要: A multiple character analysis was undertaken of a broadly representative sample three species: Canis lupus (wolf), C. latrans (coyote), and familiaris (dog). These species are clearly significantly distinguished by the technique linear discrimination. The provides basis for identification skulls not obviously distinguishable size or other diagnostic characters. Early populations n. niger gregoryi (red wolf) compared with above found to form cluster be sharply distinct from two species. Additional comparisons show that while lycaon both overlap , they each other. This entire is quite being farthest removed. population gregoiyi edge extending range examined too great variation attributed single