Anat Rec (Hoboken) January 2018 PMID 29024422

Vascularization in Ornamented Osteoderms: Physiological Implications in Ectothermy and Amphibious Lifestyle in the Crocodylomorphs?

F Clarac, V De Buffrénil, J Cubo, A Quilhac

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The discussions reflect a general interest in the topic, exemplified by posts sharing visuals and emphasizing the role of osteoderms in thermoregulation and stress response, such as mentions of how crocs use osteoderms to manage lactate. The tone varies from casual admiration to scientific curiosity, indicating a balanced appreciation for the research's relevance and implications.

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Abstract in brief

The study provides quantitative evidence that the vascular networks in crocodylian osteoderms and their surface pits are denser than in nearby skin tissue, supporting the idea that they play a role in thermoregulation or buffering during low oxygen conditions.
The findings suggest that the dense vascularization in osteoderms may be an adaptation linked to ectothermy and aquatic ambush predation, which crocodylomorphs evolved after the Triassic period.
Regressions showing a correlation between vessel number and cavity size allow for estimating vascularization levels in fossilized osteoderms, helping to understand their evolutionary function in these reptiles.]

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