Differences between Scaly-sided Merganser (Mergus squamatus) and Common Merganser (M. merganser) feather microstructure.

The microstructural characteristics of feathers are useful for species identification. In this study, scanning electron microscopy was employed to examine the microstructures of contour feathers, rectrices, and down feathers from both the Scaly-sided…

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