BIO 370 — Vertebrate Zoology
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Vertebrate Anatomy
Shark Skin
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Identify the following structures on the slides of shark skin:
Dermis, Epidermis, Melanophore, & Placoid scales (Dentine, Enamel, Pulp cavity)

Shark (Squalus) skin flatmount:
Shark skin flat mount

Shark (Squalus) skin cross section:
Shark skin cross section

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Functional Diversity in Shark Scales

White-tip Reef Shark
small dense scales to reduce drag
Reef shark scales closeup 		Brown-banded Bamboo Shark
generalized functions
Bamboo shark scales closeup
Japanese Bullhead Shark
large dense scales to reduce abrasion
Bullhead shark scales closeup 		Clouded Angel Shark
large spaced scales for defense
Angel scales closeup
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