Landcare Research - Manaaki Whenua

Landcare-Research -Manaaki Whenua

Hair specimen: Canis familiaris (Kurī): Korowai


Most diagnostic features for this species:

1. Medulla of guard hairs can vary from simple with scattered globular vacuoles to very fine wide lattice 2. Cross-section usually a mix of circular and oval shapes 3. Large diameter

Sample

Description: Korowai. Two hair fragments. One may not be dog
Collection: Otago Museum
Accession number: D10.233

Hair profile

General shape: Straight or slight wave
Length (mm): 30 - 42
Maximum diameter observed (μm): 35 - 70
Colour: White

Microscopic features



Citation

Lowe B, Wehi PM. 2017. New Zealand hair identification factsheets: Kurī: Korowai
www.landcareresearch.co.nz/hair-identification
Accessed: 6 November 2024