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==Function and Morphology==
==Function and Morphology==
Reptile skin functions to protect from physical trauma, desiccation, infection, osmotic damage and extremes of temperature. There are several layers. The dermis is mainly connective tissue but contains the pigment cells. The epidermis is characterised by scales that are covered with keratin.
Reptile skin functions to protect from physical trauma, desiccation, infection, osmotic damage and extremes of temperature. There are several layers. The dermis is mainly connective tissue but contains the pigment cells. The epidermis is characterised by scales that are covered with keratin.
Also see: <big><b>[[Integument of Exotic Species - Anatomy & Physiology#Reptiles|Reptile Skin]]</b></big>
Also see: <big><b>[[Integument of Exotic Species - Anatomy & Physiology#Reptiles|Reptile Skin]]</b></big>
==Literature Search==
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|full text = [http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2009/20093355673.pdf '''Reptilian dermatology.''' Wyneken, J.; Mader, D.; Baer, C. K.; Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians, Chester Heights, USA, Proceedings of the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians, 16th Annual Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, 8-15 August, 2009, 2009, pp 83-87]
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==References==
Mader, D.R. (2005). Reptile Medicine and Surgery. Saunders. pp. 51 ISBN 072169327X
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