Do the ornamented osteoderms influence the heat conduction through the skin? A finite element analysis in Crocodylomorpha.

Clarac, F

Do the ornamented osteoderms influence the heat conduction through the skin? A finite element analysis in Crocodylomorpha. [electronic resource] - Journal of thermal biology Oct 2017 - 39-53 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

0306-4565

10.1016/j.jtherbio.2017.06.003 doi


Alligators and Crocodiles--anatomy & histology
Animals
Bone and Bones--anatomy & histology
Computer Simulation
Dermis--anatomy & histology
Finite Element Analysis
Fossils
Models, Anatomic
Models, Biological
Skin Temperature
Thermal Conductivity