論文

査読有り 筆頭著者 責任著者
2022年12月23日

Body Length and Craniometrics of Non-Native Raccoons in Two Regions in Middle Japan during Early Invasion Stages

Animals
  • Takuya Kato
  • ,
  • Fumiaki Yamasaki
  • ,
  • Kandai Doi
  • ,
  • Mieko Kawamichi
  • ,
  • Shin-ichi Hayama

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開始ページ
55
終了ページ
55
記述言語
英語
掲載種別
研究論文(学術雑誌)
DOI
10.3390/ani13010055
出版者・発行元
MDPI AG

Although the genetic distribution of introduced raccoons (Procyon lotor) in recent years is well known, few studies have examined their morphometrics, especially the relationships between sex and age in the introduced populations. The aim of this study was to describe the morphological characteristics of raccoons from parts of eastern and western Japan during their early invasion stages, focusing on the relationships between body length and the principal component of craniometrics, with region, sex, age class, body length, and body mass index using a regression model. The body length increased more in males than females and in the older age class, supporting the association with intrasexual selection and competition for food resources. Positive relationships for body length and body mass index were found in craniometric analyses, particularly regarding cranial size components, in addition to age class for both sexes, while cranial size also differed between regions for females. The relationship between body length and craniometrics was inconsistent with that of subspecies originating in North America. Given the sympatric distribution of haplotypes of multiple subspecies without reproductive-isolating barriers in North America and in several introduced areas, hybridization must have occurred prior to the introduction or naturalization of this species.

リンク情報
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13010055
URL
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/1/55/pdf
ID情報
  • DOI : 10.3390/ani13010055
  • eISSN : 2076-2615
  • ORCIDのPut Code : 125421167

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