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This paper aims to describe the origin of the brachial plexus of 12 iguanas, male and female, which were donated already dead by the Wild Animal Screening Center and Independent Company of Highway and Environmental Police of the Araguaína, Tocantins State, to Veterinary Anatomy Laboratory of Federal University of Tocantins, Araguaína campus These animals were fixed by intramuscular injections of aqueous 10% formalin. It was made a parallel incision to dorsal midline from the skull to the caudal ribs. It was pulled all the epiaxial muscles eight ribs, the periosteum, exposing and individualizing the ventral rami of spinal nerves that make up the brachial plexus. The ventral rami of spinal nerves C6, C7, C8, T1 and T2 form the brachial plexus in 12 iguanas. In 41.6% of cases, the branches involved were C6, C7, C8 and T1; in 33.4%, the branches C6, C7, C8, T1 and T2; 16.6% the branches C7, C8, T1 and T2 and in 8.4%, the branches C7, C8 and T1. The branches ventral C7, C8 and T1 formed three trunks and C6 and T2, when present, consisted of nervous fillet. There was variation in number of vertebrae in Iguana iguana iguana which caused oscillations in anastomoses, that constitute the nerves of brachial plexus. The axillary, subscapular, cutaneous, pectoral, coracobrachialis, radial, median, ulnar, thoracodorsal nerves are the main nerves that constitute the brachial plexus in iguanas.
Esse trabalho tem como objetivo descrever a origem do plexo braquial de 12 iguanas, machos e fêmeas, doados mortos pelo Centro de Triagem de Animais Silvestres e Companhia Independente de Polícia Rodoviária e Ambiental Araguaína Tocantins, ao Laboratório de Anatomia da Universidade Federal do Tocantins, campus de Araguaína. Fixou-se os animais com injeções intramusculares de solução aquosa de formalina a 10%. Realizou-se uma incisão paralela a linha mediana dorsal desde o crânio até a região caudal das costelas. Retirou toda a musculatura epiaxial, oito costelas, o periósteo, expondo e individualizando os ramos ventrais dos nervos espinhais que compõem o plexo braquial. Os ramos ventrais dos nervos espinhais C6, C7, C8, T1 e T2 formam o plexo braquial nas 12 iguanas. Em 41,6% dos casos, os ramos envolvidos foram C6, C7, C8 e T1; em 33,4%, os ramos C6, C7, C8, T1 e T2; em 16,6 % os ramos C7, C8, T1 e T2 e em 8,4%, os ramos C7, C8 e T1. Dos ramos ventrais C7, C8 e T1 formavam três troncos e C6 e T2, quando presentes, consistiam de filetes nervosos. Houve variação no número de vértebras na Iguana iguana iguana, que provocaram oscilações nas anastomoses que constituem os nervos do plexo braquial nas iguanas. Os nervos axillar, subscapular, cutâneo, peitoral, coracobraquial, radial, mediano, ulnar e toracodorsal são os principais nervos que constituem o plexo braquial nas iguanas.
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Reptiles , Brachial Plexus/anatomy & histology , Upper Extremity , Iguanas , Nervous System/anatomy & histologyABSTRACT
O crânio representa o segmento com conspícuas adaptações que, nos lagartos, podem ser conservativas ou impulsionadas por pressões seletivas. Objetivando subsidiar o conhecimento morfológico dos répteis, fornecemos uma descrição detalhada dos ossos que formam o neurocrânio de Iguana iguana iguana com base na análise de três esqueletos secos de espécimes adultos. O crânio da referia espécie possui características basais entre os lagartos sem o fechamento das aberturas cranianas e formato geral triangular. As estruturas ósseas que formam a base craniana apresentam muitas fusões, principalmente no assoalho. Na face caudal o exoccipital e o opistótico estão fundidos e formam o otoccipital, que contribui para a formação dos terços laterais do côndilo occipital. A parte central do côndilo é formada pelo supraoccipital. Fusões e estruturas esqueléticas presentes em Iguana são similares aos demais lagartos. Não foram descritas autapomorfias no neurocrânio para esta espécie.(AU)
Skull represents the segment with conspicuous adaptations that, in lizards, may be conservative or promoted by selective pressures. The aim of assisting the morphological knowledge of reptiles, we provide a detailed description of the neurocranium of Iguana iguana iguana based on analysis of three dried adult skeletons. The skull of this species has basal characteristics in lizards without closure of cranial openings and general triangular shape. Bony structures that form the caudal base have many fusions, especially on the floor. In the caudal face the exoccipital and the opisthotic are fused and form the otooccipital, which contributes to the formation of the lateral part of the condyle. The central part is formed by the condyle supraocciopital. Fusions and skeletal structures in Iguana are similar to other lizards. There are no autopomorphies in the neurocranium for this species.(AU)
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Animals , Skeleton/anatomy & histology , Skull/anatomy & histology , Iguanas/anatomy & histologyABSTRACT
The results of a study on nematode fauna occurring in wild iguanas (Iguana iguana) from Brazilian Northeast (Alagoas and Maranhão) and Central-west (Goiás and Mato Grosso) areas were presented. Six adult iguanas, three males and three females, were necropsied and the digestive system removed to examination. All the iguana specimens were heavily parasitized. The helminths diagnosed were: Ozolaimus cirratus in the cecum and colon of five iguanas; Ozolaimus megatyphlon in cecum, colon and rectum of three iguanas; and Alaeuris vogelsangi in the small intestine, cecum, colon and rectum of five animals. Two larvae of Ozolaimus sp. were recovered from the pyloric region of the stomach of one iguana. The three diagnosed species of nematodes were reported for the first time in the Brazilian Central-West region.
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With the objective to evalúate the reproductive stage in green iguana (Iguana iguana) females maintained in captivity in Oaxaca, Mexico, a total of 137 females were used during six years. Iguanas were fed with concentrate, frijolillo plants (Desmodium infortum) and tulip flower (Tulipa gesneriana). The females were identified and housed in cages of 30 m² and were observed. Reproductive activities such as proestrus, estrus and pregnancy were daily recorded. In the stage of hatching, variables were measured in eggs that were incubated in styrofoam boxes with relative humidity of 65 to 85% and temperature between 28 to 34°C, and the newborn were measured after hatching. Results were analyzed with descriptive statistics and canonical correlation analysis using the Statistical Analysis System. At the beginning of the reproductive season the females weighed 975.9 ± 405 g and measured 27.9 ± 3.4 cm snout-vent length, with a relative clutch mass of 36.3 ± 7.1%, clutch size of 23.5 eggs, hatching success of 64.8%, and newborn weight of 12.5 ± 2.3 g. The periods of proestrus, estrus, and pregnancy were 85, 36.2 y 59.7 days, respectively. The females weight at the beginning of the reproductive stage, snout-vent length and total were correlated (canonical correlation r = 0.69, r = 0.64 and r = 0.64, respectively) with the number and weight of newborn, indicating the importance of female management before the breeding season.
Con el fin de evaluar la etapa reproductiva en hembras de iguana verde (Iguana iguana) mantenidas en cautiverio, en Oaxaca, México, se utilizaron 137 hembras, durante seis años. Se ofreció alimento concentrado, plantas de frijolillo (Desmodium infortum) y flor de tulipán (Tulipa gesneriana). Las hembras fueron identificadas y alojadas en jaulas de 30 m²; se observaron y registraron las actividades reproductivas de proestro, estro y gestación. En la etapa de eclosión, se midieron las variables de los huevos y se incubaron en cajas de unicel con humedad relativa de 65% a 85% y temperatura de 28° a 34°C; las crías se midieron después de la eclosión. Para el análisis de resultados se utilizó estadística descriptiva y análisis de correlación canónica con el paquete estadístico SAS. En el inicio del periodo reproductivo, las hembras pesaron 975.9 ± 405 g y midieron de longitud hocico-cloaca 27.9 ± 3.4 cm, la masa relativa de nidada fue de 36.3 ± 7.1%, con tamaño de 23.5 huevos, de los cuales eclosionaron 64.8%; las crías pesaron 12.5 ± 2.3 g. La duración de proestro, estro y gestación fue de 85, 36.2 y 59.7 días, respectivamente. El peso de las hembras al inicio de la etapa reproductiva, la longitud hocico-cloaca y el total se correlacionaron canónicamente (r = 0.69, r = 0.64 y r = 0.64) con el número y peso de las crías eclosionadas, lo que indica la importancia del manejo de las hembras antes del periodo reproductivo.
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Para obtener los parámetros reproductivos de la iguana verde (Iguana iguana) criada en condiciones de cautiverio, se utilizaron 71 hembras (669,1 g) y 17 machos ( 652,2 g), con edad de 1,5 a 7,5 años, las cuales se alojaron en jaulas de 5 x 6 m, donde se observó y registró la actividad reproductiva durante tres años, considerando como variable independiente la edad de los reproductores. Se utilizó estadística descriptiva. El peso de las hembras fue diferente (P<0,01) de acuerdo con la edad. La proporción hembras machos fue mayor (P<0,01) en las hembras de mayor edad. El periodo de celo, gravidez y mortalidad de las hembras fueron similares (P>0,05) a cualquier edad. El peso de nidada, número total de huevos, peso y ancho de huevo fueron diferentes (P<0,01), mientras que la longitud de los huevos fue similar (P>0,05) en todas las posturas estudiadas. El éxito de eclosión de los huevos y porcentaje de supervivencia fueron semejantes (P>0,05); no obstante, la masa relativa de nidada fue diferente (P<0,05). Se concluye que en las hembras de la Iguana iguana mantenidas en cautiverio, es posible escoger como posibles reproductores, a aquellas que presentan un rango de 4,5 a 7,5 años de edad, ya que presentan los mejores parámetros reproductivos.
The objective of this study was to obtain the reproductive parameters of the green iguana (Iguana iguana) in captivity. Seventy one females (669.1 g) and 17 males (652.2 g) were used. The ages of the iguanas were from 1.5 to 7.5 years old which were kept captivity in a 5 x 6 m cages, where the reproductive activities were observed and recorded over three years. Age was considered as an independent variable within the reproductive parameters. Descriptive statistic was determined. The weight of the females was different (P<0.01) according to age. The proportion of female:male intromission was greater (P<0.01) in older females. The periods of estrus, pregnancy and mortality of the females were similar (P>0.05) at all ages. The clutch weight, number of eggs, weight and width of eggs were different (P<0.01) for each female, whereas the length of eggs was similar (P>0.05) in all ovipositions. The successful hatching of the eggs and the enlivening the hatchlings were similar (P>0.05) for each female; however, the relative mass of each clutch was different (P<0.05). It was concluded that in female Iguana iguana raised in captivity, it is possible to select as potential reproductive individuals to those who have a range of 4.5 to 7.5 years of age, since they have the best reproductive parameters.