The pes myology of the giant anteater Myrmecophaga tridactyla has been studied in detail to understand its adaptive properties.The morphofunctional features these muscles have compared respective brown bear (Ursus arctos), which locomotor role foot is similar that anteater.M. a complete set short and their structure generally same as some other plantigrade mammals.In spite differences, work basically similar, consistent with anatomy two mammals.This similarity suggests animals reflects...

The comparative analysis of such high specialized burrowers as Talpa europaea, Spalax microphthalmus, Nannospalax nehringi, Myospalax myospalax and generalized non-burrowing Rattus norvegicus was carried out to reveal their adaptive peculiarities in the skeleton muscles structure cervical-thoracic region.In during pushing soil apart with forelimbs drawing head backwards between hands is observed.It results arched neck position, atlas being displaced on ventral parts occipital condyles.At...

lots of plants among the rocks that would dry out in open landscapes; second, it is easier to find cover from predators under rock debris.It quite possible Laonastes capable jumps one stone another, rescuing predators.In this connection, short muscles hand and foot were studied reveal specific features their structure work during locomotion.

The facial muscle complex responsible for auricle mobility in the recently described relict rodent Laonastes aenigmamus Jenkins et al., 2005 (Diatomyidae) was studied first time. members of other high-level taxa that could be closely related to this species according various hypotheses were also included morphological analysis comparative purposes: Ctenodactylus gundi (Ctenodactylomorphi: Ctenodactylidae) and Chinchilla lanigera (Hystricognathi: Chinchillidae). results study demonstrated...

The forelimb musculature of the relict rodent Laonastes aenigmamus Jenkins et al., 2005 (Diatomyidae) was studied for first time. Ctenodactylus gundi and Chinchilla lanigera were also included in morphological analysis comparative purposes. These species belong to different infraorders, Ctenodactylomorphi Hystricognathi, members which could be closely related according available hypotheses. peculiar features examined muscles, like more primitive topography m. rhomboideus, unusual insertion...

The structure of the subcutaneous musculature (m.cutaneus trunci) in three species hystricomorph rodents (Hystricomorpha): Dasyprocta leporina (Linnaeus, 1766), Chinchilla lanigera Bennett, 1829, and Octodon degus (Molina, 1782), was studied.The members two other suborders Rodentia, Rattus norvegicus (Berkenhout, 1769) (suborder Myomorpha) Spermophilus citellus 1766) Sciuromorpha), were also included morphological analysis for comparative purposes.In these forms, m.cutaneus trunci is more...

The comparative morphological analysis of the subcutaneous muscle (m. cutaneus trunci) was performed in eight representatives family Mustelidae (Mustela altaica, M. nivalis, eversmanii, lutreola, sibirica, erminea, Neovison vison, Martes martes). In all examined species Mustela except for stoat and American mink a part fibers is inserted on superficial fascia brachial area, forming portio brachialis. peculiarities erminea correlate with available molecular data, which testify its basal state...

Abstract The present study examined the subcutaneous muscle (m. cutaneus trunci) in a relict species Laonastes aenigmamus (Diatomyidae) and two ctenodactylids (Ctenodactylidae: Ctenodactylus gundi Pectinator spekei ), which are closely related to according current phylogenetic hypotheses. comparative morphological analysis also included four representatives of Hystricognathi: Echimys sp., Proechimys Cercomys cunicularis , Hystrix indica . have number common ancestral traits morphology m....

Biography and list of main publications Petr Petrovich Gambaryan, an outstanding scientist, famous specialist in the functional morphology mammals, is provided connection with his 90 years anniversary.

The transformation of the forelimb musculature in insectivorous mammals was clarified connection with their digging specialization. comparative morphological analysis carried out five species moles (Talpidae): Neurotrichus gibbsii; Talpa europaea; Mogera wogura; Scalopus aquaticus; Desmana moschata, and two golden (Chrysochloridae): Chrysochloris asiatica; Eremitalpa granti. In Т. europaea, during soil displacement aside main load falls on flexors shoulder joint, which m. teres major is most...

Bibliography of the famous zoologist, functional morphologist and evolutionist Petr Petrovich Gambaryan, including 108 names, is provided. The time publications issue covers period from 1946 to 2015.

A B S T R C TThe architecture (external and internal design) of vibrissae (VBs) was studied for the first time using SEM in relict rodent Laonastes aenigmamus some other representatives clade Ctenohystrica (Rodentia): Ctenodactylus gundi, Pectinator spekei, Proechimys guyannensis, Echimys sp., Trichomys apereoides, Chinchilla lanigera, Octodon degus. The vibrissal is species specific polymorphic: shaft configuration structure medulla show differences between differ from those guard hairs...