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anogenital distance measurement (Sciuridae)

Subcategory: morphometric
Standard reference: Vandenbergh & Huggett 1995; Hotchkiss & Vandenbergh 2005
Papers: 2 | Mentions: 2

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Knowledge graph centered on anogenital distance measurement (Sciuridae) with 30 nodes and 114 connections. Top connected: Unknown, Marmota flaviventris, mark-recapture (Sciuridae), small mammals, focal animal sampling (Sciuridae).

Description

Measurement of anogenital distance using dial or digital callipers to 1mm accuracy as a proxy for prenatal testosterone exposure and masculinization. Distance measured from centre of genital opening to centre of anus.

Typical Equipment

  • dial callipers
  • digital callipers

Output Measurements

  • anogenital distance
  • anogenital distance index