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Abstract

Facts about the mammalian species called lobodon carcinophaga are presented. Lobodon carcinophaga is a krill-feeding specialist of the Antarctic pack ice; pelage is countershaded, with back darker than belly; and background color is silver gray in newly molted individuals, changing to a golden, creamy white or brown color.

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Title
Lobodon carcinophaga
Author
Adam, Peter J
Pages
1-14
Publication year
2005
Publication date
Jul 15, 2005
Publisher
Oxford University Press
ISSN
00763519
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
211021393
Copyright
Copyright Allen Press, Inc. Jul 15, 2005