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== Description == | == Description == | ||
The dominant color variation of the arctic fox (''Alopex lagopus'') found throughout the arctic region. The blue fox has thick grayish fur in the summer and blue-gray fur in the winter. Their guard hairs are fine. Fox pelts have been used for trim, capes, collars, and cuffs. | The dominant color variation of the arctic fox (''Alopex lagopus'') found throughout the arctic region. The blue fox has thick grayish fur in the summer and blue-gray fur in the winter. Their guard hairs are fine. Fox pelts have been used for trim, capes, collars, and cuffs. | ||
| − | See also [ | + | See also [[white fox]] |
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
arctic fox; artic fox (sp); polar fox; Alopex lagopus | arctic fox; artic fox (sp); polar fox; Alopex lagopus | ||
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| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "fox" | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "fox" [Accessed November 8, 2001]. |
| − | * | + | * Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937 |
| − | * Wikipedia | + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctic_fox (Accessed Oct. 18, 2005) |
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Latest revision as of 14:03, 18 October 2020
Description
The dominant color variation of the arctic fox (Alopex lagopus) found throughout the arctic region. The blue fox has thick grayish fur in the summer and blue-gray fur in the winter. Their guard hairs are fine. Fox pelts have been used for trim, capes, collars, and cuffs.
See also White fox
Synonyms and Related Terms
arctic fox; artic fox (sp); polar fox; Alopex lagopus
Resources and Citations
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "fox" [Accessed November 8, 2001].
- Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctic_fox (Accessed Oct. 18, 2005)