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Biological Significance of the Komodo Dragon's Tail (Varanus komodoensis, Varanidae).
Tomanska, Anna; Stawinoga, Martyna; Szturo, Kacper; Styczynska, Marzena; Kleckowska-Nawrot, Joanna; Janeczek, Maciej; Gozdziewska-Harlajczuk, Karolina; Melnyk, Oleksii; Gebarowski, Tomasz.
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  • Tomanska A; Department of Biostructure and Animal Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Kozuchowska St. 1, 51-631 Wroclaw, Poland.
  • Stawinoga M; Veterinary Biotechnology Student Science Club "Refectio", Department of Biostructure and Animal Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Kozuchowska St. 1, 51-631 Wroclaw, Poland.
  • Szturo K; Veterinary Biotechnology Student Science Club "Refectio", Department of Biostructure and Animal Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Kozuchowska St. 1, 51-631 Wroclaw, Poland.
  • Styczynska M; Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Chelmonskiego St. 37/41, 51-630 Wroclaw, Poland.
  • Kleckowska-Nawrot J; Department of Biostructure and Animal Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Kozuchowska St. 1, 51-631 Wroclaw, Poland.
  • Janeczek M; Department of Biostructure and Animal Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Kozuchowska St. 1, 51-631 Wroclaw, Poland.
  • Gozdziewska-Harlajczuk K; Department of Biostructure and Animal Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Kozuchowska St. 1, 51-631 Wroclaw, Poland.
  • Melnyk O; Department of Animal Anatomy, Histology and Pathomorphology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, 03041 Kyiv, Ukraine.
  • Gebarowski T; Department of Biostructure and Animal Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Kozuchowska St. 1, 51-631 Wroclaw, Poland.
Animals (Basel) ; 14(15)2024 Jul 23.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39123668
ABSTRACT
The Komodo dragon is a unique reptile with an elongated tail that exhibits hitherto unknown adaptations and functions. This tail, composed of 60-86 vertebrae, serves diverse ecological and physiological roles. In juveniles, it is essential for an arboreal lifestyle and balance, while in adults, it functions as a tool for defense and offensive actions. It possesses characteristic haemal arches and a dorsal keel, along with well-developed muscles which enable precise tail control, influencing the Komodo dragon's maneuverability and directional changes. The tail stores adipose tissue, providing Komodo dragons with the ability to regulate body temperature and independence from other seasonal variations. The tail adipose tissue impacts numerous biochemical processes and may play a crucial role in the animals' metabolic strategies and reproductive capabilities. Its functions include providing essential mineral compounds for the organism, such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and zinc. Analysing the biochemical composition of tail fat is crucial for understanding the health of Komodo dragons.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Animals (Basel) Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Polonia Pais de publicación: Suiza
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Animals (Basel) Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Polonia Pais de publicación: Suiza