Digital formulae of hands and feet in Indian populations

V. Raghavendra Rao

doi:10.18778/1898-6773.52.1-2.21

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V. Raghavendra Rao

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https://doi.org/10.18778/1898-6773.52.1-2.21

Abstract

The differentiation of digital formulae was investigated taking into account the tribe and caste differentiation. The aim of the studies was a better investigation of the population genetics of Indian sub-continent.

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