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Description of mammals from which nasal samples were obtained, length of time for decalcification prior to histological processing and distance between sections selected for analysis.
| Taxon | Sex | Mass (kg) | Decalcification (wks) | Distance (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sciurus | female | 0.418 | 3 | 1.0–1.5 |
| Lynx | female | 12.0 | 6 | 2.0–4.0 |
| Canis | female | 14.5 | 12 | 2.0–2.5 |
| Odocoileus | male | 62.0 | 18 | 3.0–3.5 |
