Differences between Scaly-sided Merganser (Mergus squamatus) and Common Merganser (M. merganser) feather microstructure
Donghong Li, Shiyu Zhang, Ran Tian, Yongbin Zhao, Guodong Yi
The paper compares feather microstructure between Scaly-sided Merganser and Common Merganser using SEM and statistical analysis, finding significant morphological differences that can aid in species identification.
PLoS ONE · Jan 27, 2026Peer-reviewedZoology