Forensic Science International
Volume 158, Issue 2 , Pages 94-103 , 10 May 2006

Statistical comparison of dog and cat guard hairs using numerical morphology

Received 23 March 2005 ,Accepted 15 April 2005.

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Forensic Science International
Volume 158, Issue 2 , Pages 94-103 , 10 May 2006