Kidneys and adrenal glands of Caiman yacare (Daudin, 1802) (Crocodylia: Alligatoridae): morphology and morphometry

• Published in: Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências Vol. 97; no. 3; p. e20240202
• Main Authors: LIMA, MARIANA O., GORZA, LEONARDO L., BORGES, EDUARDO JOSÉ S., NÓBREGA, YHURI C., TRIVILIN, LEONARDO O., FIGUEIREDO, RODRIGO G., SILVA, MARIA APARECIDA DA
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Brazil Academia Brasileira de Ciências 01.01.2025
• Subjects: Adrenal Glands - anatomy & histology; Alligators and Crocodiles - anatomy & histology; Alligators and Crocodiles - classification; Animals; Female; Kidney - anatomy & histology; Male; Morphology; MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES; Reptiles; Urinary system; Yacare caiman; Reptiles; Urinary system; Morphology; Yacare caiman

Abstract Crocodilians are semi-aquatic reptiles with highly sophisticated anatomy and physiology that are well adapted to dwell in freshwater environments or be exposed to brackish and saltwater, indicating the complex nature of the organization and function of the urinary system in these animals. T...