Regional skin histomorphology in adult greater cane rats (Thryonomys swinderianus): A pilot study

The greater cane rat (Thryonomys swinderianus) demonstrated numerous dermal architectural peculiarities hitherto unreported. This investigation assessed and evaluated certain histologic features of skin samples from the fore and hind limbs, the neck, head, proximal to the ear and oro-nasal regions f...

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Published in:International journal of veterinary science and medicine 2018-12, Vol.6 (2), p.219-226
Main Authors: Akpan, M.O., Samuel, O.M., Emikpe, B.O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Epidermal architecture
Follicular evaluations
Histology
Hystricomorpha
Morphology
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Thryonomys
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Summary:The greater cane rat (Thryonomys swinderianus) demonstrated numerous dermal architectural peculiarities hitherto unreported. This investigation assessed and evaluated certain histologic features of skin samples from the fore and hind limbs, the neck, head, proximal to the ear and oro-nasal regions for follicular evaluations and micro anatomic assessments in the adult species. Twenty wild taken animals of equal gender distribution were used for histologic assessments of structural elements and histo-morphometric evaluations. Hair follicular density, size, distribution and orientations as well as sexual dimorphisms observed in the body regions studied with Motic Image Plus software analysis were also reported. Statistical analysis revealed sexual dimorphism in this feature as females demonstrated significantly higher (P 
ISSN:2314-4599
2314-4580
2314-4599
DOI:10.1016/j.ijvsm.2018.11.001