Some anatomical aspects of the cardiovascular system of antarctic seals and their possible functional significance in diving

M. Drabek, Charles

doi:10.1002/jmor.1051450106

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Some anatomical aspects of the cardiovascular system of antarctic seals and their possible functional significance in diving

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Charles M. Drabek

Abstract

Abstract The hearts and ascending aortae of 11 Weddell seals, Leptonychotes weddelli , three adult Crabeater seals, Lobodon carcinophagus , two adult Ross seals, Ommatophoca rossi , and one adult Leopard seal, Hydrurga leptonyx , were examined for comparison with terrestrial forms. The Weddell seal ...

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