Aspects of the skin morphology in the sub-Antarctic fur seal Arctocephalus tropicalis
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ftunivpretoria:oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/92235 2024-02-04T09:55:10+01:00 Aspects of the skin morphology in the sub-Antarctic fur seal Arctocephalus tropicalis Bester, Marthan Nieuwoudt Van Ouwerkerk, M. 2023-12 application/pdf http://hdl.handle.net/2263/92235 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00435-023-00619-2 en eng Springer Bester, M.N., van Ouwerkerk, M. Aspects of the skin morphology in the sub-Antarctic fur seal Arctocephalus tropicalis. Zoomorphology 142, 519–525 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00435-023-00619-2. 0720-213X (print) 1432-234X (online) doi:10.1007/s00435-023-00619-2 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/92235 © The Author(s) 2023. Open Access. This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Epidermis Dermis Hair follicles Pinnipeds Sweat glands Thermoregulation Sub-Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus tropicalis) SDG-14: Life below water Article 2023 ftunivpretoria https://doi.org/10.1007/s00435-023-00619-2 2024-01-09T01:30:16Z DATA AVAILABILITY : The original database no longer exists. The photomicrographs on which the histological descriptions and parameter definitions are based will be available upon request. SUPPLEMENTARY FILE 1—ESM 1a. Photomicrograph (no scale available) of a cross section through the furred skin of a sub-Antarctic fur seal showing the two principal layers: (a) the outer epidermis, (b) the underlying dermis, (c) a common pilary canal, (d) a guard hair, and (e) associated under hairs. The glandular nature of the dermis is evident, although the poor resolution and low magnification complicates the clear separation of (f) sebaceous glands (usually adjacent to pilosebaceous units) and (g) sweat glands (usually around base of pilosebaceous units). ESM 1b Photomicrograph (no scale available) of a cross section through the naked skin of a sub-Antarctic fur seal showing the coiled, tubular nature of the secretory portion of a sweat gland. ESM 1c Photomicrograph (no scale available) of a cross section through the dermis of the furred skin of a sub-Antarctic fur seal, parallel to the surface of the skin, showing (a) guard hairs and (b) associated under hairs. In the one instance (c) both the guard hair and the associated under hairs are situated in the common pilary canal close to opening up at the surface of the skin. (DOCX 5680 KB) SUPPLEMENTARY FILE 2—ESM 2 Table 1. Common pilary canal density of sweat glands in the furred and naked skin of adult male sub-Antarctic fur seals. ESM 2 Table 2 Volume of the secretory section of sweat glands in the furred and naked skin of adult male sub-Antarctic fur seals (DOCX 30 KB) The present study examined whether sweat glands are present in the skin of sub-Antarctic fur seals, Arctocephalus tropicalis, using standard histological procedures and light microscopy. Aspects of the microanatomy and histology of skin were described to elucidate structure and function. Sweat glands were present both in the furred areas of the body trunk, as well as in naked skin areas of the flippers. ... Article in Journal/Newspaper Antarc* Antarctic Antarctic Fur Seal Antarctic Fur Seals University of Pretoria: UPSpace Antarctic Zoomorphology |
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DATA AVAILABILITY : The original database no longer exists. The photomicrographs on which the histological descriptions and parameter definitions are based will be available upon request. SUPPLEMENTARY FILE 1—ESM 1a. Photomicrograph (no scale available) of a cross section through the furred skin of a sub-Antarctic fur seal showing the two principal layers: (a) the outer epidermis, (b) the underlying dermis, (c) a common pilary canal, (d) a guard hair, and (e) associated under hairs. The glandular nature of the dermis is evident, although the poor resolution and low magnification complicates the clear separation of (f) sebaceous glands (usually adjacent to pilosebaceous units) and (g) sweat glands (usually around base of pilosebaceous units). ESM 1b Photomicrograph (no scale available) of a cross section through the naked skin of a sub-Antarctic fur seal showing the coiled, tubular nature of the secretory portion of a sweat gland. ESM 1c Photomicrograph (no scale available) of a cross section through the dermis of the furred skin of a sub-Antarctic fur seal, parallel to the surface of the skin, showing (a) guard hairs and (b) associated under hairs. In the one instance (c) both the guard hair and the associated under hairs are situated in the common pilary canal close to opening up at the surface of the skin. (DOCX 5680 KB) SUPPLEMENTARY FILE 2—ESM 2 Table 1. Common pilary canal density of sweat glands in the furred and naked skin of adult male sub-Antarctic fur seals. ESM 2 Table 2 Volume of the secretory section of sweat glands in the furred and naked skin of adult male sub-Antarctic fur seals (DOCX 30 KB) The present study examined whether sweat glands are present in the skin of sub-Antarctic fur seals, Arctocephalus tropicalis, using standard histological procedures and light microscopy. Aspects of the microanatomy and histology of skin were described to elucidate structure and function. Sweat glands were present both in the furred areas of the body trunk, as well as in naked skin areas of the flippers. ... |
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Aspects of the skin morphology in the sub-Antarctic fur seal Arctocephalus tropicalis |
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Aspects of the skin morphology in the sub-Antarctic fur seal Arctocephalus tropicalis |
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Aspects of the skin morphology in the sub-Antarctic fur seal Arctocephalus tropicalis |
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Aspects of the skin morphology in the sub-Antarctic fur seal Arctocephalus tropicalis |
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Aspects of the skin morphology in the sub-Antarctic fur seal Arctocephalus tropicalis |
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aspects of the skin morphology in the sub-antarctic fur seal arctocephalus tropicalis |
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Bester, M.N., van Ouwerkerk, M. Aspects of the skin morphology in the sub-Antarctic fur seal Arctocephalus tropicalis. Zoomorphology 142, 519–525 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00435-023-00619-2. 0720-213X (print) 1432-234X (online) doi:10.1007/s00435-023-00619-2 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/92235 |
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