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Article: The Role of Biometrics in Canine Oral Health and Nutrition
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- Veterinary Medicine
- Article date:
- May 1, 2007
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CopyrightCopyright Advanstar Communications, Inc. May 2007. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Biometrics refers to the science concerned with the accurate measurement of the characteristics of living things-"biometry"-such as dimensions and weights. Biometric techniques are used to study how individuals differ from one another. Examples of this are the discovery of fingerprints, retinal scans and skull shapes and how these differ from Individual to individual. These discoveries have led to the development of fingerprinting techniques and eye scanning equipment that can ascertain an individual's true identity. Biometrics has been a valuable tool to forensic scientists who can now build an accurate replica of a person's facial features starting with a skull. This work has led to the ...
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