
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Davies, S.J.J.F. 
A1  - Frith, H.J. 
T1  - Some comments on the taxonomic position of the Magpie Goose, Anseranas semipalmata (Latham).
JF  - Emu
JO  - EMU
Y1  - 1964
VL  - 63
IS  - 4
SP  - 265
EP  - 272
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UR  - https://doi.org/10.1071/MU963265 
N2  - A number of the distinctive structural and behavioural features of the Magpie Goose, Anseranas semipalmata (Latham), can be more easily understood as adaptations to a particular way of life than as characters of great phylogenetic significance. It is suggested that a re-examination of other distinctive features of the goose may show them all to be part of a single. complex adaptation: that is to be the consequence of becoming a resident bird in a tropical swamp. It is pointed out that in many respects Anseranas is very similar to the true geese, Anserini. 
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