The research found a way to measure hair surface changes by analyzing how light reflects off of it, and determined haircuticle angles vary by hair length and color.
15 citations,
July 2004 in “Journal of morphology”
Monotreme hair structure and protein distribution are similar to other mammals, but their inner root sheath cornifies differently, suggesting a unique evolution from reptile skin.
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