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Integument of Dolphins

Autor Wilfried Meyer
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 17 mai 2010
Compared to terrestrial mammals, the cetacean skin has some unique features. It is not only non-glandular and essentially hairless because of the missing hair follicle complexes, except for sinus hairs in the head region, but shows very specific adaptations to the aquatic environment to overcome problems arising from the saltwater milieu and its low temperatures, or from any biofouling attacks. Moreover, the environmental factors impinging upon the cetacean integument, and necessitating their perception, correlation and a response, are - rather unusual for former terrestrial mammals - also water turbulence and pressure, and light or its reflection. This new book examines the integumentary system of the dolphin which protects it from possible damage that could arise because of their aquatic environment.
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ISBN-13: 9781616682545
ISBN-10: 161668254X
Pagini: 84
Ilustrații: colour & b/w photos
Dimensiuni: 155 x 229 x 8 mm
Greutate: 0.17 kg
Editura: Nova Science Publishers Inc

Cuprins

Introduction; Prenatal development of the integument; Development of the epidermis; Developmental course in two species -- a detailed description comparative discussion of epidermis development; Development of dermis & hypo-dermis -developmental course in two species -- a detailed description; Comparative discussion of dermis & hypo-dermis development; Structure & function of the adult integument; The epidermis; The dermis; The hypodermis; The very specific feature of the hypo-dermis: the blubber; Thermo-regulatory aspects of the skin; What about skin & buoyancy?; Skin diseases & the natural environment; Summary & conclusion; Index.