Acta Vet. Brno 2010, 79: 3-12

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb201079010003

Effect of Age and Sex on Histomorphometrical Characteristics of Two Muscles of Laticauda Lambs

Salvatore Velotto1, Ettore Varricchio2, Maria Rosa Di Prisco1, Tommaso Stasi1, Antonio Crasto1

1University of Study of Naples Federico II, Department of Soil, Plant, Environmental and Animal Production Sciences, Faculty of Agraria Via Università, Portici, Italy
2University of Study of Sannio, Department of Biological and Environmental Science, Faculty of Science MM.FF.NN., Benevento, Italy

Received January 15, 2009
Accepted June 30, 2009

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