What is manatee skin? Definition, Meaning & Symptoms — Medical Dictionary
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manatee skin — Definition

Deniz ineği derisi / manatee skin
The skin of the sea cow (manatee) has a thick, wrinkle and grayish brown structure. The epidermis layer is relatively thin, under which there is a dense dermis and hypodermis. In the skin surface there are irregular grooves that allow to keep rare hair and algae-like organisms. This structure contributes to thermoregulation and protection functions in the aquatic environment of sea cow.
Turkish
🇹🇷 Deniz ineği derisi
English
🇬🇧 manatee skin
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❓ What is Deniz ineği derisi?
Deniz ineği derisi; the skin of the sea cow (manatee) has a thick, wrinkle and grayish brown structure. The epidermis layer is relatively thin, under which there is a dense dermis and hypodermis. In the skin surface there are irregular grooves that allow to keep rare hair and algae-like organisms. This structure contributes to thermoregulation and protection functions in the aquatic environment of sea cow.
❓ What is manatee skin in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "manatee skin" is Deniz ineği derisi.
❓ Which medical field is Deniz ineği derisi related to?
This term belongs to the Anatomy category.