Three-Dimensional Geometric Morphometric Analysis of the Ventral Sphenoid in Domestic Dogs and Cats
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Language: English
Page range: 267 - 280
Submitted on: Apr 18, 2026
Accepted on: May 14, 2026
Published on: Jun 23, 2026
Published by: University of Belgrade, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2026 Bariş Can Güzel, Sokol Duro, Yusuf Altundağ, Milena Đorđevic, Sedat Aydoğdu, Ozan Gündemir, published by University of Belgrade, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
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