 Reference Base  The thermoregulatory response of the rhinoceros (Diceros ... |
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Hiley, P.G., 1977. The thermoregulatory response of the rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis and Ceratotherium simum) and the zebra (Equus burchelli) to diurnal temperature change. East African Wildlife Journal 15 (4): 337, fig. 1
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Anatomy - Glands |
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Black Rhino |
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The initial thermoregulatory response of the rhinoceros species was an increased CML. A skin sample was taken from the experimental area (right dorsal aspect of the last three ribs) of a black rhinoceros and the numerous, highly convoluted sweat glands which were found are shown in Fig. 1.
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