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FEATHER MARROW [1 record]

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Record 1 1992-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Poultry Production
  • Birds
CONT

A keratin cylinder surrounded by a thin feather sheath is pushed out of the papilla; it is the origin (Anlage) of the feather. Within the cylinder there is a prolongation of the dermis, the pulp. It contains blood vessels which serves to transport all materials necessary for the formation of the feather.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des volailles
  • Oiseaux
OBS

Structure de la plume des oiseaux.

Spanish

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