Morphology and distribution of sweat glands in the Cape fur seal, Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus (Carnivora:Otariidae)

摘要: The present study examined whether sweat glands are in the skin of Cape fur seal, Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus. Sweat have an important role thermoregulation; presence or absence fur-covered and naked areas seal was investigated using standard histological procedures light scanning electron microscopy. were both areas. layers thicker than those areas, presumably to protect them against abrasions hair. density apocrine did not differ among body regions; however, eccrine larger This increased size suggests a more active for higher heat-loss capability through evaporative cooling these regions.