Vascularization of the small intestine in lesser anteaters, Tamandua tetradactyla (Xenarthra: Myrmecophagidae)

The blood supply in the small intestine of seven Tamandua tetradactyla (Linnaeus, 1758), was studied. The method included preparation of the macroscopic collection report, perfusion of the arterial network with water (40ºC), injection of colored latex (Neoprene 650®, 2350-0003 Suvinil® dye), fixatio...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jussara R Ferreira, Ana Lúcia R Souza, Amanda R Mortoza, Lorenna C Rezende
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Zoologia 2011-08-01
Series:Zoologia (Curitiba)
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-46702011000400010