
October 30th, 2008, 09:29 PM
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carla
is a bit itchy
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I've just read the linked article properly and you will find this very interesting, Kritts and Pat . Quote: |
When Blehert's team studied bats microscopically, they found that the fungus invades the skin, sneaking into the animal's body through hair shafts, sebaceous glands and sweat glands. Once it gets into the wing, it erodes epidermis and connective tissues, affecting heat dissipation, water control and gas exchange.
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