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Uniqueness of rugae

The empirical claim that the combined length, shape, position, and number of rugae constitute a pattern that does not repeat across individuals, including monozygotic twins. Supported by population studies but not yet backed by a calculated probability model equivalent to fingerprint statistics.

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