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Facial asymmetry in mountain gorillas likely tied to inbreeding

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Phys.org

Publication Date
2022-02-24

A large international team of researchers has found a possible connection between facial asymmetry in mountain gorillas and inbreeding. In their paper published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the group describes comparing the facial features of gorilla groups to learn about the nature of their facial asymmetry.

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