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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Veröffentlicht in:	Acta zoologica (Stockholm) 2013-10, Vol.94 (4), p.478-489
Hauptverfasser:	Madej, Jan P., Mikulová, Lucie, Gorošová, Alexandra, Mikula, Štěpán, Řehák, Zdeněk, Tichý, František, Buchtová, Marcela
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Ectoparasites Hair hair density hair morphology mast cells Morphology Parasites pipistrelle bat Skin skin glands Statistical analysis
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