Hair specimen: Canis familiaris (Kurī): Kahu kurī
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: Kahu kurī. Six individual hairs plus small fragments. Root absent on all hairs, tip present on longest hair only
Collection: Te Papa Tongarewa
Accession number: ME321
Hair profile
General shape: Slightly wavy, curved or straight
Length (mm): 26 - 108
Maximum diameter observed (μm): 50 - 130
Colour: Black, dark brown, tan or white
Microscopic features
Citation
Lowe B, Wehi PM. 2017. New Zealand hair identification factsheets: Kurī: Kahu kurī
www.landcareresearch.co.nz/hair-identification
Accessed: 6 November 2024