Some anatomical aspects of the cardiovascular system of antarctic seals and their possible functional significance in diving

Abstract The hearts and ascending aortae of 11 Weddell seals, Leptonychotes weddelli , three adult Crabeater seals, Lobodon carcinophagus , two adult Ross seals, Ommatophoca rossi , and one adult Leopard seal, Hydrurga leptonyx , were examined for comparison with terrestrial forms. The Weddell seal...

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Published in:Journal of Morphology
Main Author: Drabek, Charles M.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Wiley 1975
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.1051450106
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