specimens
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"These cats are confusing because they look so similar and there are few specimens in museums, so even now we are still learning how to tell them apart as genetics reveal more species," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
To solve the mystery, she joined forces with other researchers from around the world to investigate the family history of tiger cats, using DNA from living animals and museum specimens.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
That limitation has slowed attempts to obtain molecular information from these specimens.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
She suggested that Schroeder examine some of the undescribed specimens as part of her dissertation, according to the news release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
First, as Owen and Lyell pored through the fossils, they found an underlying pattern in the specimens.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
