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Page 3 and 4: Determining intake in confinedanima
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Page 28 and 29: Vibracorders• Procedure-Works lik
Page 30 and 31: Watch what you eat!!!!Python regret
Page 32 and 33: Total feces collection:Procedure•
Page 35 and 36: MethodMarkers:• Avoids the need f
Page 37 and 38: Internal markers• E.g lignin, AIA
Page 39 and 40: External Markers - chromic oxide:Pr
Page 41 and 42: Markers - Alkanes• Main component
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Page 45 and 46: Measuring intake with alkanes:• D
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Page 63 and 64: Conclusion:There is no right answer

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