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Tremlett, J.G., 1964. Observations on the pathology of lesions associated with Stephanofilaria dinniki Round, 1964 from the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis). Journal of Helminthology 38 (1/2): 171-174, figs. 1-4
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Africa - Eastern Africa - Kenya |
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Morphology |
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Black Rhino |
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Diceros bicornis in Kenya
(1) Normal skin. This was taken from the flank behind the last rib and was about 1 cm. thick. The superficial layer consisted of keratin, deep to which was stratified epithelium. The cells were typical of this structure with occasional vacuolation of the nuclei and well-defined stratum granulosum and stratum germinativum; pigment could be readily seen in this layer. The stratified epithelial layer formed only a thin portion of the total thickness of the skin. The dermal layer consisted of collagen connective tissue considerably, denser than that occurring in domestic animals. In the dermis, islands of serous-type (apocrine) sweat glands could be identified. Hair follicles, sebaceous glands and adipose tissue were not seen. The vascular bed appeared normal.
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