Precision of descriptors for percent marrow fat content for White-tailed Deer, Odocoileus viriginianus
January 1, 2008
Based on 168 records of both verbal descriptors of White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) femur-marrow fat and percentage of fat measured later, "gelatinous" served well to distinguish fat < 46% from higher percentages. "Waxy" distinguished fat > 56%.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Title | Precision of descriptors for percent marrow fat content for White-tailed Deer, Odocoileus viriginianus |
| Authors | L.D. Mech |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Canadian Field-Naturalist |
| Index ID | 70035625 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center |