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Anatomical and Computed Tomography Study of the Mandible of the Patagonian Huemul (Hippocamelus bisulcus): Ecological and Clinical Insights
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WoS WOS:001331377900001
Scopus SCOPUS_ID:85206066933
DOI 10.1111/AHE.13108
Año 2024
Tipo artículo de investigación

Citas Totales

Autores Afiliación Chile

Instituciones Chile

% Participación
Internacional

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Instituciones
Extranjeras


Abstract



Given the high prevalence of skeletal and mandibular diseases in the Patagonian Huemul, comprehensive anatomical studies are essential to understand the impact of nutritional deficiencies and support conservation efforts. The aim of this study is to provide a detailed anatomical characterisation of three exhumed mandibles of Patagonian huemul (Hippocamelus bisulcus) through three-dimensional reconstructions obtained from computed tomography data and semi-automatic segmentation, documenting their distinctive features. The findings revealed distinctive features in the mandible, consistent with the browsing habits of herbivores, such as a robust coronoid process, a wide and deep pterygoid fossa, a significantly lower mandibular condyle compared to other deer species and a unique configuration of the mandibular canal with a curved caudal portion and a straight rostral portion. These anatomical adaptations are likely related to the species' feeding habits and behaviour. The study also addressed the challenges of researching an endangered species, given that access to biological material is restricted by strict regulations in Chile and Argentina. These restrictions limited the available sample size and hindered the acquisition of additional specimens, which could affect the generalisation of the results. Despite these limitations, the research provides valuable anatomical insights that are fundamental for the biology, clinical practice and management of specimens. In conclusion, the mandibles of both juvenile and adult Patagonian huemul demonstrate distinctive features characteristic of browsing herbivores. The findings can serve as a basis for future comparative studies on mandibular anatomy and function in this endangered deer species as well as in other herbivorous deer.

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Veterinary Sciences
Anatomy & Morphology
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Publicaciones WoS (Ediciones: ISSHP, ISTP, AHCI, SSCI, SCI), Scopus, SciELO Chile.

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Autores - Afiliación



Ord. Autor Género Institución - País
1 Núñez-Cook, Samuel Hombre Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso - Chile
Universidad de La Frontera - Chile
2 Vidal, Fernando - Wildlife Conservat & Management Ctr - Chile
IUCN - Estados Unidos
Deer Specialist Group - Estados Unidos
Conservation Planning Specialist Group - Estados Unidos
Wildlife Conservation and Management Center - Chile
3 SALINAS-PEREZ, PAULO CRISTIAN Hombre Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso - Chile

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Financiamiento



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PUCV-DI
Innovative Interdisciplinary Research
PUCV‐DI

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Agradecimiento
The authors acknowledge the support of PUCV-DI 039.407/2021 (PS) Innovative Interdisciplinary Research.
The authors acknowledge the support of PUCV\u2010DI 039.407/2021 (PS) Innovative Interdisciplinary Research.
The authors acknowledge the support of PUCV\u2010DI 039.407/2021 (PS) Innovative Interdisciplinary Research.

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