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− | [[Image:Lizard_closeup.jpg|300px|thumb|right|'''The scaly appearance of lizard skin''' (Wikimedia Commons)]] | + | [[Image:Lizard_closeup.jpg|300px|thumb|right|'''The scaly appearance of lizard skin''' (© Baccharus, Wikimedia Commons)]] |
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− | Lizards have relatively thick skin with ectodermal scales formed by folding of the epidermis and outer dermal layers. Lizards undergo reguler periods of [[Lizard Shedding|shedding]] (ecdysis) during which the skin comes off in large patches. Frequency depends on the species, temperature, humidity, state of [[Lizard Diet|nutrition]], and rate of growth. Presence of wounds or skin infections maybe increase the frequency of shed cycles. | + | Lizards have relatively thick skin with ectodermal scales formed by folding of the epidermis and outer dermal layers. Lizards undergo regular periods of [[Lizard Shedding|shedding]] (ecdysis) during which the skin comes off in large patches. Frequency depends on the species, temperature, humidity, state of [[Reptile Diet Composition|nutrition]], and rate of growth. Presence of wounds or skin infections maybe increase the frequency of shed cycles. |
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| *Lizards such as geckos have soft, vulnerable skin. | | *Lizards such as geckos have soft, vulnerable skin. |
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| In species that have rapid colour changes (''Chamaeleo'' spp. and ''Anolis'' spp.), cells called [[Chromatophore|chromatophores]] are abundant and under hormonal or neurologic control (or sometimes both). [[Chromatophore|Chromatophores]] are pigmented cells, located just beneath the basal lamina, that may react to stimulation from light or changes in temperature. | | In species that have rapid colour changes (''Chamaeleo'' spp. and ''Anolis'' spp.), cells called [[Chromatophore|chromatophores]] are abundant and under hormonal or neurologic control (or sometimes both). [[Chromatophore|Chromatophores]] are pigmented cells, located just beneath the basal lamina, that may react to stimulation from light or changes in temperature. |
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| + | Also see: <big><b>[[Integument of Exotic Species - Anatomy & Physiology#Reptiles|Reptile Skin]]</b></big> |
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| + | ==Literature Search== |
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| + | [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 - '''Full Text Article'''] |
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| ==References== | | ==References== |