Morphology and histology of the uropygial gland in antarctic birds: relationship with their contact with the aquatic environment?

The uropygial gland is morphologically different in diverse bird species. This gland was macroscopically and microscopically examined in penguins, storm petrels and skuas. In all the studied species, the gland showed a connective tissue capsule and one papilla. A negative relationship was observed b...

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Autores principales: Chiale, María Cecilia, Fernández, Patricia Elena, Gimeno, Eduardo Juan, Barbeito, Claudio Gustavo, Montalti, Diego
Formato: Articulo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2014
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Acceso en línea:http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/85158
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