The structure of the skin of the tree frog (Hyla arborea arborea L.)

Goniakowska-Witalińska, Lucyna; Kubiczek, Urszula

doi:10.1016/s0940-9602(98)80080-0

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“…Similar protruding structures have also been identified in the epithelial enveloping layer (EVL) of gastrulating zebrafish embryos (Crawford, Henry, Clason, Becker, & Hille, 2003;Zalik, Lewandowski, Kam, & Geiger, 1999) and the surface of unfertilized Brachydanio eggs (Hart & Donovan, 1983). Furthermore microridges are not restricted to fish and are indeed found in the epithelial tissue of a wide range of animal species including, for example, frog epidermis (Goniakowska-Witalinska & Kubiczek, 1998;Saito & Itoh, 1992), mudpuppy (Lindinger, 1984), human epidermal lamina densa (Mihara, Miura, Suyama, & Shimao, 1992) and cornea (Versura, Bonvicini, Caramazza, & Laschi, 1985), unfertilized eggs of the sea cucumber (Holland, 1981) and rhesus monkey oesophagus (Andrews, 1976). Furthermore microridges are not restricted to fish and are indeed found in the epithelial tissue of a wide range of animal species including, for example, frog epidermis (Goniakowska-Witalinska & Kubiczek, 1998;Saito & Itoh, 1992), mudpuppy (Lindinger, 1984), human epidermal lamina densa (Mihara, Miura, Suyama, & Shimao, 1992) and cornea (Versura, Bonvicini, Caramazza, & Laschi, 1985), unfertilized eggs of the sea cucumber (Holland, 1981) and rhesus monkey oesophagus (Andrews, 1976).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 56%

Microridges in Cyprinus carpio scale epidermis

DePasquale

2017

Acta Zoologica

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Actin-based microridges were evaluated in koi scale epidermis in situ. The fingerprint-patterned microridges covered the dorsal face of superficial layer cells and were overall similar to that described in many fishes. Several other microridge patterns were observed, however, ranging from loose or tightly packed ridges, fragmented ridges, a honeycomb ridge pattern and the presence of actin-rich puncta.Individual F-actin-stained microridges varied greatly in length, from a few to 30 μm or more, with a few single ridges extending the entire perimeter of a cell. Branched microridges, comprised of single ridges that appeared continuous with each other, extended to over 150 μm in some cases. The actin-binding proteins α-actinin and cortactin were distributed in a dot-like pattern along the length of individual ridges, consistent with bundled actin cores described in earlier studies. Antiphosphotyrosine antibody failed to detect this signal transduction-related amino acid modification in microridges unless tyrosine phosphatases were first inhibited, after which bright phosphotyrosine-rich dots were detected along the microridges. K E Y W O R D Sactin microridges, koi, phosphotyrosine, signal transduction

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 56%

Microridges in Cyprinus carpio scale epidermis

DePasquale

2017

Acta Zoologica

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“…The majority of anurans display this structural pattern of the integument (Elkan 1968, Goniakowska-Witalinska and Kubiczek 1998, Warburg et al 2000, de Brito-Gitirana and Azevedo 2005, Delfino et al 2006, Felsemburgh et al 2007, Gonçalves and de Brito-Gitirana 2008, Felsemburgh et al 2009). …”

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confidence: 97%

“…Nevertheless, various subtypes of serous glands with high morphological variability have been reported (Goniakowska-Witalinska and Kubiczek 1998, Delfino et al 1999, Warburg et al 2000, Nosi et al 2002, Brunetti et al 2012, Moreno-Gómez et al 2014.…”

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Comparative analysis of the integument of different tree frog species from Ololygon and Scinax genera (Anura: Hylidae)

Silva¹,

Silva-Soares²,

Brito-Gitirana³

2017

Zoologia

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ABSTRACT. The integuments of ten treefrog species of two genera from Scinaxnae -O. angrensis (Lutz, 1973), O. flavoguttata (Lutz & Lutz, 1939), O. humilis (Lutz & Lutz, 1954), O. perpusilla (Lutz & Lutz, 1939), O. v-signata (Lutz, 1968, Scinax hayii (Barbour, 1909), S. similis (Cochran, 1952), O. trapicheroi (Lutz & Lutz, 1954) and S. x-signatus (Spix, 1824) -were investigated using conventional and histochemical techniques of light microscopy, and polarized light microscopy. All integuments showed the basic structure of the anuran integument. Moreover, the secretory portions of exocrine glands, such as serous merocrine and apocrine glands, were found to be restricted to the spongious dermis. Lipid content occurred together with the heterogeneous secretory material of the glands with an apocrine secretion mechanism. In addition, clusters of these apocrine glands were present in the ventrolateral integument of some species. Melanophores were also visualized in all examined hylids. However, the occurrence of iridophores, detected through polarized light microscopy, varied according to the species. The Eberth-Katschenko layer occurred in the dorsal integument from both genera, but it was only present in the ventral integument of O. albicans, O. angrensis, O. flavoguttata, O. perpusilla and O. v-signata. Although the integument of all treefrogs showed the same basic structure, some characteristics were genus-specific; however, these features alone may not be used to distinguish both genera.

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“…In terms of functions, water can be gained, conserved, transported, and/or lost for thermoregulation and other chemical reactions [63]. Some organisms gain water by condensation on their body surface [34] or constructed structures [38], as well as by absorbing water vapor directly from air via skin diffusion [75]. Other organisms reduce evaporation rates [76,77] and radiation exposures for water conservation [78].…”

Section: Watermentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Pores Evaporation Little pores on the skin surface allow direct diffusion of condensed water [75], and moisture loss in response to thermoregulatory demands.…”

Section: Light Control and Energy Generation Absorptionmentioning

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Form Follows Environment: Biomimetic Approaches to Building Envelope Design for Environmental Adaptation

Badarnah

2017

Buildings

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Building envelopes represent the interface between the outdoor environment and the indoor occupied spaces. They are often considered as barriers and shields, limiting solutions that adapt to environmental changes. Nature provides a large database of adaptation strategies that can be implemented in design in general, and in the design of building envelopes in particular. Biomimetics, where solutions are obtained by emulating strategies from nature, is a rapidly growing design discipline in engineering, and an emerging field in architecture. This paper presents a biomimetic approach to facilitate the generation of design concepts, and enhance the development of building envelopes that are better suited to their environments. Morphology plays a significant role in the way systems adapt to environmental conditions, and provides a multi-functional interface to regulate heat, air, water, and light. In this work, we emphasize the functional role of morphology for environmental adaptation, where distinct morphologies, corresponding processes, their underlying mechanisms, and potential applications to buildings are distinguished. Emphasizing this morphological contribution to environmental adaptation would enable designers to apply a proper morphology for a desired environmental process, hence promoting the development of adaptive solutions for building envelopes.

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The structure of the skin of the tree frog (Hyla arborea arborea L.)

Cited by 30 publications

References 14 publications

Microridges in Cyprinus carpio scale epidermis

Microridges in Cyprinus carpio scale epidermis

Comparative analysis of the integument of different tree frog species from Ololygon and Scinax genera (Anura: Hylidae)

Form Follows Environment: Biomimetic Approaches to Building Envelope Design for Environmental Adaptation

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