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: 7 May 2024