Skin structure and hair morphology of different body parts in the Common Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus)
The bat skin shows an unusual morphology that corresponds to flying adaptations but also performs multiple functions including a protective barrier against microbes and parasites. Here, we compare the microscopic structure of the skin and hairs collected from the membranes with other body parts in t...
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ftczacademyscien:oai:asep.lib.cas.cz:CavUnEpca/0398828 2024-02-04T10:03:58+01:00 Skin structure and hair morphology of different body parts in the Common Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) Madej, J. P. Mikulová, L. Gorošová, A. Mikula, Š. Řehák, Z. Tichý, F. Buchtová, M. (Marcela) 2013 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1463-6395.2012.00578.x http://hdl.handle.net/11104/0226227 eng eng doi:10.1111/j.1463-6395.2012.00578.x urn:pissn: 0001-7272 urn:eissn: 1463-6395 http://hdl.handle.net/11104/0226227 hair density hair morphology mast cells info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion 2013 ftczacademyscien https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1463-6395.2012.00578.x 2024-01-09T17:25:48Z The bat skin shows an unusual morphology that corresponds to flying adaptations but also performs multiple functions including a protective barrier against microbes and parasites. Here, we compare the microscopic structure of the skin and hairs collected from the membranes with other body parts in the Common Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) in relation to parasite availability. Statistical analysis of whole-skin thickness revealed two main groups according to body regions; the first with thin skin (wing and tail membrane) and the second with thick skin (head and dorsum, abdomen, footpad). The density of hair was evaluated by a novel method, and it revealed that the density was significantly higher in the head region than in dorsal and ventral body parts. These differences possibly play a role for bat ectoparasites when choosing the preferred region of their host. Along the axis of each hair, the scale morphology was found to be variable. Hair morphology, however, did not vary among body regions. Mast cells were numerous in the hairy areas around vessels and hair follicles of the dorsum and abdomen, which are easily accessible to ectoparasites. Increased numbers of mast cells in hair-bearing skin are part of the host adaptation system in parasite-preferred locations. Article in Journal/Newspaper Pipistrellus pipistrellus The Czech Academy of Sciences: Publication Activity (ASEP) Acta Zoologica n/a n/a |
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The bat skin shows an unusual morphology that corresponds to flying adaptations but also performs multiple functions including a protective barrier against microbes and parasites. Here, we compare the microscopic structure of the skin and hairs collected from the membranes with other body parts in the Common Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) in relation to parasite availability. Statistical analysis of whole-skin thickness revealed two main groups according to body regions; the first with thin skin (wing and tail membrane) and the second with thick skin (head and dorsum, abdomen, footpad). The density of hair was evaluated by a novel method, and it revealed that the density was significantly higher in the head region than in dorsal and ventral body parts. These differences possibly play a role for bat ectoparasites when choosing the preferred region of their host. Along the axis of each hair, the scale morphology was found to be variable. Hair morphology, however, did not vary among body regions. Mast cells were numerous in the hairy areas around vessels and hair follicles of the dorsum and abdomen, which are easily accessible to ectoparasites. Increased numbers of mast cells in hair-bearing skin are part of the host adaptation system in parasite-preferred locations. |
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Madej, J. P. Mikulová, L. Gorošová, A. Mikula, Š. Řehák, Z. Tichý, F. Buchtová, M. (Marcela) |
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Madej, J. P. Mikulová, L. Gorošová, A. Mikula, Š. Řehák, Z. Tichý, F. Buchtová, M. (Marcela) |
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Skin structure and hair morphology of different body parts in the Common Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
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Skin structure and hair morphology of different body parts in the Common Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
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Skin structure and hair morphology of different body parts in the Common Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
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Skin structure and hair morphology of different body parts in the Common Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
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Skin structure and hair morphology of different body parts in the Common Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
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skin structure and hair morphology of different body parts in the common pipistrelle (pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
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