Abstract Objective: To study the association between placental efficiency with anthropometry and nutritional phenotypes in full-term newborns from a birth cohort. Method: This was a secondary cross-sectional analysis of data obtained in a cohort study (Brazilian RibeirãoPreto and São Luís Birth Cohort Studies - BRISA), whose deliveries were performed between 2010 and 2011. Standardized questionnaires were applied to mothers, and placentas and newborns were evaluated shortly after delivery. Placental efficiency was assessed using the ratio between birth weight and placental weight (BW/PW ratio); values below the lower quartile (25th percentile for gestational age) were considered to have low placental efficiency. Newborn phenotypes were small and large for gestational age, stunted and wasted, evaluated using the INTERGROWTH-21 growth standard. To identify the confounding variables theoretical model was constructed using Directed Acyclic Graphs, and unadjusted and adjusted logistic regression were performed. Placental measurements were obtained blindly from pregnancy and delivery data. Results: 723 mother-placenta-child triads were studied. 3.2 % of newborns were small-for-gestational-age (SGA), 6.5 %large-for-gestational-age (LGA), 5.7 %had stunting, and 0.27 % wasting. A significantly higher risk was found between low placental efficiency and SGA (OR 2.82;95 % CI 1.05-7.57), stunting (OR 2.23; 95 % CI 1.07-4.65), and wasting (OR 8.22; 95 % CI 1.96-34.37). No relationship was found between LGA and placental efficiency. Conclusions: Low placental efficiency was associated with increased risk for small-for-gestational-age, stunting, and wasting. Placental morphometry can provide valuable information on intrauterine conditions and neonatal health, helping to identify newborns at higher risk of future comorbidities. Objective fullterm full term Method crosssectional cross sectional Brazilian BRISA, BRISA , BRISA) 201 2011 mothers BW/PW BWPW BW PW ratio) 25th th age wasted INTERGROWTH21 INTERGROWTH 21 INTERGROWTH-2 standard Graphs Results 72 motherplacentachild mother placenta child studied 32 3 2 3. smallforgestationalage SGA, (SGA) 65 6 5 6. %largeforgestationalage largeforgestationalage %large LGA, (LGA) 57 7 5. had 027 0 27 0.2 OR 2.8295 28295 2.82 82 2.82;9 1.057.57, 105757 1.05 7.57 1 05 1.05-7.57) 2.23 223 23 9 1.074.65, 107465 1.07 4.65 07 4 1.07-4.65) 8.22 822 8 22 1.9634.37. 1963437 1.96 34.37 . 96 34 37 1.96-34.37) Conclusions smallforgestationalage, health comorbidities 20 INTERGROWTH2 INTERGROWTH- (SGA (LGA 02 0. 8295 2.829 2829 282 2.8 2.82; 057 1.057.57 10575 105 1.0 757 7.5 1.05-7.57 2.2 074 1.074.65 10746 107 465 4.6 1.07-4.65 8.2 9634 1.9634.37 196343 196 1.9 3437 34.3 1.96-34.37 829 28 2. 1.057.5 1057 10 1. 75 7. 1.05-7.5 1.074.6 1074 46 4. 1.07-4.6 8. 963 1.9634.3 19634 19 343 34. 1.96-34.3 1.057. 1.05-7. 1.074. 1.07-4. 1.9634. 1963 1.96-34. 1.057 1.05-7 1.074 1.07-4 1.9634 1.96-34 1.05- 1.07- 1.963 1.96-3 1.96-

RESUMEN: El consumo de alcohol entre menores de edad se ha convertido en una importante preocupación pública que tiene un impacto negativo en el crecimiento y desarrollo del esqueleto. La masa ósea máxima se alcanza durante la adolescencia, por lo que el objetivo del estudio fue investigar el efecto del consumo excesivo de alcohol en forma aguda sobre la morfometría trabecular y la resistencia a la tracción de la mandíbula en ratas adolescente Sprague Dawley (SD). El estudio estuvo compuesto por 24 ratas, de 7 semanas de edad, colocadas en el grupo control expuesto al alcohol [n=12 (6 machos y 6 hembras)] y alimentado en parejas [n=12 (6 machos y 6 hembras)]. El tratamiento de los grupos fue el siguiente; al grupo expuesto al alcohol y al control alimentado en parejas se les administró una dosis única diaria de 3 g/kg de alcohol al 20 % 3 días a la semana (días alternos) durante 7 días y una dosis equivalente calórica de maltosa dextrina mediante sonda oral, respectivamente. Los animales fueron sacrificados el día 7 mediante inyección de pentobarbital. Las mandíbulas se recolectaron y se escanearon utilizando un escáner 3D-microCT Nikon XTH 255L (Nikon Metrology, Lovaina, Bélgica), y las pruebas biomecánicas se realizaron utilizando una máquina de prueba de resistencia a la tracción universal Shimadzu (China). Después del escaneo y la reconstrucción, la morfometría trabecular se evaluó utilizando el software Volume Graphics Studio®. Se utilizó una prueba de flexión de 3 puntos para evaluar la resistencia a la tracción del hueso. Los hallazgos de nuestro estudio mostraron cambios en algunos parámetros trabeculares en el grupo de hembras expuestas al alcohol, mientras que los grupos de machos no se vieron afectados. No se observaron cambios en la resistencia a la tracción al comparar los grupos control de machos alimentados en parejas y los grupos expuestos al alcohol y al comparar los grupos control de las hembras alimentadas en parejas y los grupos expuestos al alcohol. Se observaron diferencias trabeculares y de resistencia a la tracción entre los sexos al comparar los grupos control de los machos alimentados en parejas y expuestos al alcohol con los grupos de control de hembras alimentadas en parejas y expuestas al alcohol. Estos hallazgos sugieren que el consumo excesivo de alcohol tiene efectos perjudiciales sobre la microarquitectura ósea en ratas hembras expuestas al alcohol y que se observan diferencias entre los sexos.

SUMMARY: Underage drinking has become a major public concern having a negative impact on the growth and development of the skeleton. Peak bone mass is attained during adolescence hence the aim of the study was to investigate the effect of acute binge alcohol consumption on trabecular morphometry and tensile strength of the adolescent mandible in the Sprague Dawley (SD) rat. The study comprised of 24 SD rats, aged 7 weeks, placed into either the alcohol-exposed [n=12 (6 males and 6 female)] or pair-fed control group [n=12 (6 male and 6 female)]. The treatment of the groups was as follows; the alcohol exposed group and the pair-fed control were administered a single daily dose of 3 g/kg of 20 % alcohol 3 days a week (alternate days) for 7 days and a caloric equivalent dose of maltose dextrin via oral gavage, respectively. The animals were terminated on day 7 via pentobarbital injection. The mandibles were harvested and scanned using a Nikon XTH 255L 3D-microCT scanner (Nikon Metrology, Leuven, Belgium), and biomechanical tests were done using a Shimadzu universal tensile strength testing machine (China). Following scanning and reconstruction, the trabecular morphometry was assessed using Volume Graphics Studio® software. A 3-point bending test was used to evaluate the tensile strength of the bone. Findings from our study showed changes in some trabecular parameters in the female alcohol-exposed group, while the male groups remained unaffected. No changes in tensile strength were seen when comparing male pair-fed control and alcohol-exposed groups and when comparing female pair-fed control and alcohol-exposed groups. Trabecular and tensile strength differences were observed between the sexes when comparing male pair-fed control and alcohol-exposed groups to female pair-fed control and alcohol-exposed groups. These findings do suggest that acute binge alcohol consumption has detrimental effects on the bone micro-architecture in female alcohol-exposed rats and that differences are seen between the sexes.

RESUMEN: Este estudio tuvo como objetivo examinar la morfometría de la mano de individuos jóvenes sanos de diferentes países e investigar las diferencias en la mecanografía de la mano entre países en función de los valores morfométricos obtenidos. En el estudio, se midieron 16 parámetros diferentes, incluidas dos superficies y 14 longitudes, de la mano derecha de 579 voluntarios (250 mujeres, 329 hombres) de 7 países diferentes (Turquía, Chad, Marruecos, Gabón, Kazajstán, Senegal y Siria). Se realizó un análisis factorial de los parámetros, un análisis de conglomerados según la puntuación factorial obtenida y se determinaron los tipos de manos en el estudio. Como resultado, se definieron cuatro tipos diferentes de manos y se analizó la distribución de estos tipos según países. Todos los parámetros mostraron diferencias significativas entre países en ambos sexos (p<0,05). Según los resultados del estudio, hubo una diferencia entre los tipos de manos de los hombres y de las mujeres entre países. En las mujeres, el tipo de mano tipo 1 se encontró solo en Gabón, el tipo de mano tipo 2 se encontró solo en Senegal, el tipo de mano tipo 3 se encontró en Turquía, Marruecos y Kazajstán, mientras que la mano tipo 4 se distribuyó significativamente en Senegal y Gabón (X2=104,62; gl=18, p<0,05). En los hombres, el tipo de mano tipo 1 se encontró en Turquía, el tipo de mano tipo 2 en Senegal y Gabón, el tipo de mano tipo 3 en Turquía, mientras que la mano tipo 4 se distribuyó significativamente en Marruecos y Kazajstán (X2=76,964; gl=18, p <0,05).

SUMMARY: This study aims to examine the hand morphometry of healthy young individuals from different countries and investigate the differences between countries in typing of hand based on the morphometric values obtained. In the study, 16 different parameters, including two surface areas and 14 lengths, were measured from the right hand of 579 volunteers (250 females, 329 males) from 7 different countries (Turkey, Chad, Morocco, Gabon, Kazakhstan, Senegal and Syria). Factor analysis was performed on the parameters, cluster analysis was performed according to the factor score obtained, and the hand types in the study were determined. As a result of the study, four different hand types were defined, and the distribution of these types according to countries was analyzed. All parameters showed significant differences between countries in both genders (p<0.05). According to the results of the study, there was a difference between male and female hand types between countries. In females, the type 1 hand type was found only in Gabon, the type 2 hand type was found only in Senegal, the type 3 hand type was found in Turkey, Morocco and Kazakhstan, while the type 4 hand type was significantly distributed in Senegal and Gabon (X2 =104.62; df=18, p<0.05). In males, type 1 hand type was found in Turkey, type 2 hand type in Senegal and Gabon, type 3 hand type in Turkey, while type 4 hand type was significantly distributed in Morocco and Kazakhstan (X2 =76.964; df=18, p<0.05).

RESUMEN: En la literatura se describen variaciones en el foramen transverso de las vértebras cervicales, así como su importancia clínica, y la información sobre ellas se reduce a informes de casos individuales o estudios morfológicos poblacionales. El objetivo de este trabajo fue contribuir al conocimiento de las características morfológicas de los forámenes transversos de las vértebras cervicales. El estudio se realizó en 60 vértebras típicas que forman parte de la colección del Departamento de Anatomía de Nis. Se midieron las características de los forámenes constantes y se registraron los forámenes accesorios. Se encontró que el diámetro de los forámenes del lado izquierdo era de 5,595±0,92 x 5,390±1,507 mm, y del derecho de 5,766±1,201 x 6,101±1,401 mm. Se registraron forámenes accesorios unilaterales completamente separados en el 10,17 % de los casos, dominantes en el lado izquierdo y casos incompletamente separados en el 5,09 %. La investigación ha demostrado una incidencia relativamente alta de forámenes accesorios y desviaciones de forma circular.

SUMMARY: In literature were described variations in foramen transversarium in cervical vertebrae, as well as their clinical importance, and the information about them boils down to the individual case reports or population morphological studies. The aim of this paper is to contribute to the knowledge of morphological characteristics of the transverse openings on vertebrae of the cervical region. The study was performed on 60 typical vertebrae that are part of the collection of the Department of Anatomy in Nis. The characteristics of permanent openings were measured and accessory foramina were recorded. It was found that the diameter of the openings on the left side was 5.595±0.92 x 5.390±1.507 mm, and on the right 5.766±1.201 x 6.101±1.401 mm. Unilateral completely separated accessory foramina were recorded in 10.17 % of cases, dominant on the left side, and incompletely separated cases in 5.09 %. The research has demonstrated a relatively high incidence of accessory foramina and deviations from circular shaped openings.

RESUMEN: El foramen estilomastoideo se encuentra en la superficie inferior de la parte petrosa del hueso temporal entre la base del proceso estiloides y el proceso mastoides. A través del foramen estilomastoideo el nervio facial completa su parte intracraneal. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar los parámetros morfométricos, la forma y la posición del foramen estilomastoideo en cráneos de población serbia y correlacionarlos con el sexo y el lado del cuerpo. El estudio incluyó 44 cráneos adultos secos (88 forámenes estilomastoideos). Después de determinar el sexo, se fotografiaron los cráneos y luego se midieron en el programa ImageJ las distancias del foramen estilomastoideo desde varios puntos importantes de la base del cráneo. También se observó la forma y posición del foramen estilomastoideo. La significación estadística se encontró en cráneos de hombres entre el lado derecho e izquierdo en relación al parámetro (P2) la distancia más corta desde el extremo superior del margen anterior del proceso mastoides (PM) hasta el centro del foramen estilomastoideo (CFM), y en el lado izquierdo para el parámetro (P6) la distancia más corta entre CFM y la línea que pasa por la punta del PM en relación al sexo. La forma más común del foramen estilomastoideo era redonda en 46 (52,27 %) casos, y la posición más común estaba en la línea que pasa por el extremo superior del margen anterior de ambos PM en 36 (40,91 %) y medialmente a la línea que conecta las puntas del PM y el proceso estiloides en 88 (100 %) casos. Los resultados de este estudio serán útiles para los neurocirujanos durante las cirugías en el tronco del nervio facial o los anestésicos para bloquear el nervio facial cerca del foramen y prevenir sus complicaciones.

SUMMARY: The stylomastoid foramen is located on the inferior surface of the petrous part of the temporal bone between the base of the styloid process and mastoid processes. Through the stylomastoid foramen the facial nerve completes its intracranial part. The aim of this study was to analyze the morphometric parameters, shape and position of the stylomastoid foramen on the skulls in Serbian population, and to correlate it with gender and body side. The study included 44 dry adult skulls (88 stylomastoid foramen). After we determined the gender, the skulls were photographed, and then distances of the stylomastoid foramen from various important landmarks of the skull base were measured in programme ImageJ. The shape and position of the stylomastoid foramen were also noted. The statistical significance was found in male skulls between right and left side in relation to parameter (P2) the shortest distance from the upper end of the anterior margin of the mastoid process (MP) to the center of stylomastoid foramen (CSMF), and on the left side for parameter (P6) the shortest distance between CSMF and the line passing through the tip of the MP in relation to gender. The most common shape of the stylomastoid foramen was round in 46 (52.27 %) cases, and most common position was on the line passing through the upper end of the anterior margin of both MP in 36 (40.91 %) and medially to the line connecting the tips of the MP and styloid process in 88 (100 %) cases. The results of this study will be useful for neurosurgeons during surgeries on the facial nerve trunk or anesthetics to give facial nerve block near the foramen and prevent its complications.

Abstract The present investigation was carried out with the objective of evaluating the crown morphometric parameters of the Neltuma alba in young plantations located in different site properties, in order to describe their behavior and analyze their relationships. For this purpose, permanent sampling plots of plantations located in three site properties of the province of Formosa were surveyed, measuring the normal diameter, crown radius, total height, crown insertion height and crown length of all the trees that were found within the plots. Through these variables, the following were calculated: crown diameter, crown volume, degree of slenderness, amplitude index, protrusion index, crown percentage and crown shape. The mean values of the parameters and morphometric indices by sites class showed important differences. Statistically, the effect of the site could be evidenced on the crown percentage and crown volume. When using simple regression models, it was determined that the relationship between normal diameter and crown diameter can be properly described by linear functions. The information generated on the crown morphometry can contribute to improve the management decisions of the plantations of this species.

Resumen La presente investigación fue realizada con el objetivo de evaluar los parámetros morfométricos de copa de Neltuma alba en plantaciones jóvenes ubicadas en diferentes calidades de sitio, a fin de describir su comportamiento y analizar sus relaciones. Para tal efecto, se relevaron parcelas de muestreo permanente de plantaciones ubicadas en tres calidades de sitio de la provincia de Formosa, midiéndose el diámetro normal, radios de copa, altura total, altura de inserción de copa y largo de copa de todos los árboles que se encontraron en las parcelas. A través de estas variables se efectuaron cálculos sobre el diámetro de copa, volumen de copa, grado de esbeltez, índice de amplitud, índice saliente, porcentaje de copa y forma de copa. Los valores medios de los parámetros e índices morfométricos por clases de sitios evidenciaron diferencias analíticas. Estadísticamente el efecto del sitio pudo evidenciarse sobre el porcentaje de copa y volumen de copa. Mediante el empleo de modelos de regresión simple se determinó que la relación entre el diámetro normal y el diámetro de copa puede describirse satisfactoriamente por funciones lineales. La información generada sobre la morfometría de copa puede contribuir a mejorar las decisiones de manejo de las plantaciones de esta especie.

Abstract Background: Calotropis procera is a plant native from the tropics and subtropics of Asia and Africa. In Mexico, its presence is now registered in Yucatán, Quintana Roo and Oaxaca. Questions and / or Hypotheses: Fruit and seed morphometry vary among places where it is native or exotic? Are seed structures well identified in Calotropis procera? Studied species: The exotic Calotropis procera has been already reported in several states in Mexico, however, information about its reproductive biology in Mexican populations is scarce. Studied site and dates: Fruits were collected in Oaxaca, Mexico in September 2019. Methods: We obtained fruit and seed morphometric data and seed images with microscopy. Results: The fruits are green and ovoid. The average number of seeds per fruit is 364 ± 86 (SD). The seed is brown and flattened dorsoventrally. The length of the seeds is 8.37 ± 0.413 mm, the width is 5.01 ± 0.39 mm, and the weight is 10.5 ± 7.86 mg. The position of the hilum and the micropyle is reported and the occurrence of two types of trichomes on the testa. We suggest that the protrusion on the ventral surface of the seed is the raphe. Conclusions: From data obtained we concluded that fruit and seed characteristics are well conserved in this species. We confirmed the position of the hilum and micropyle and reported the presence of two types of trichomes in the testa. Location of the raphe is suggested, providing information that may be useful for future taxonomic studies.

Resumen Antecedentes: Calotropis procera es nativa del trópico y subtrópico de Asia y África. En México se encuentra en Yucatán, Quintana Roo y Oaxaca. Preguntas y / o Hipótesis: ¿La morfometría de frutos y semillas varía en donde es nativa o exótica? ¿Las estructuras de la semilla de Calotropis procera han sido bien identificadas? Especie de estudio: La exótica Calotropis procera ya se ha reportado en varios estados de México, sin embargo, hay poca información sobre su biología reproductiva en las poblaciones mexicanas. Sitio y años de estudio: Los frutos se colectaron en Oaxaca, México en septiembre de 2019. Métodos: Se obtuvieron datos morfométricos de frutos y semillas y se tomaron imágenes mediante microscopía. Resultados: Los frutos son folículos ovoides y coriáceos. El promedio de semillas por fruto es de 364 ± 86 (DE). La semilla es café y aplanada dorsoventralmente. El largo es de 8.37 ± 0.413 mm, ancho de 5.01 ± 0.39 mm y el peso es de 10.5 ± 7.86 mg. Se reporta la posición del hilo y del micrópilo y la existencia de dos tipos de tricomas en la testa. Sugerimos que el relieve en la superficie ventral de la semilla es el rafe. Conclusiones: De los datos obtenidos concluimos que las características de frutos y semillas están bien conservadas en esta especie. Confirmamos la posición del hilo y del micrópilo, y reportamos la existencia de dos tipos de tricomas en la testa. Se sugiere la posición del rafe, lo que puede apoyar en futuros estudios taxonómicos.

Abstract Introduction: The genus Agassizia in Mexico is represented both in the fossil record by the species Agassizia regia† during the Miocene of Chiapas and by the extant species Agassizia excentrica on the Atlantic coast and Agassizia scrobiculata on the Pacific coast. Qualitative diagnosis and descriptions make it hard to distinguish morphological boundaries between species, especially in groups with fossils and recent representatives, increasing the level of complexity by having samples of disparate qualities and quantities. Objective: We propose the use of little explored statistical methods in the comparison of paleontological and biological populations. This methodology allowed us to resolve issues of missing values in a morphometric data set for the genus Agassizia. Methods: Using samples recently collected and specimens already housed in collections, we explore a routine of recovery of missing data MICE and the numerical and graphic analyses PERMANOVA, PCA, and SIMPER to compare morphometric parameters between these species for recognizing diagnostic characters. Results: Our results show a morphological difference in the length of the ambulacrum II and the length and width of the periproct and peristome structures, these being greater in A. scrobiculata, with a consistent pattern in both population samples not previously described. Conclusions: Quantitative morphometric comparisons can be an assertive and complementary tool to determine distinctive differentiation characteristics in species of the same genus. Comparative morphology reviews should be an ongoing exercise to keep taxonomic knowledge on both extinct and extant species up to date. Our research encourage the scientific community studying fossil populations to utilize quantitative and multivariate methods to strengthen their investigations.

Resumen Introducción: El género Agassizia en México está representado tanto en el registro fósil por la especie Agassizia regia† del Mioceno de Chiapas, como por las especies actuales Agassizia excentrica de la costa del Atlántico y Agassizia scrobiculata de la costa del Pacífico. Las descripciones y diagnosis cualitativas dificultan reconocer los limites morfológicos entre especies, especialmente en grupos con representantes fósiles y recientes, e incrementando el nivel de complejidad al tener muestras de cantidad y calidad desiguales. Objetivo: Proponemos el uso de métodos estadísticos poco explorados en la comparación de poblaciones paleontológicas y biológicas. Esta metodología nos permitió resolver problemas de valores faltantes en un conjunto de datos morfométricos para el género Agassizia. Métodos: Usando muestras recolectadas para este fin, así como provenientes de colecciones científicas, exploramos una rutina de recuperación de datos faltantes MICE, y los análisis numéricos y gráficos PERMANOVA, PCA y SIMPER para comparar parámetros morfométricos entre estas especies y reconocer caracteres de diagnóstico. Además, comparamos cuidadosamente los caracteres morfológicos descritos previamente en la literatura taxonómica y la descripción ambiental del hábitat actual de A. scrobiculata. Resultados: Nuestros resultados muestran una diferencia morfológica en la longitud del ambulacrum II y la longitud y anchura de las estructuras del periprocto y peristoma, siendo estas mayores en A. scrobiculata, con un patrón consistente en ambas muestras poblacionales no descrito previamente. El hábitat actual de las muestras de A. scrobiculata en la costa del Pacífico es un sistema costero poco profundo con sedimentos arenosos y temperaturas tropicales. Bahía Chamela comparte varias similitudes con la fauna y las condiciones ambientales previamente descritas en el Mioceno de Chiapas. Conclusiones: Las comparaciones morfométricas cuantitativas pueden ser una herramienta poderosa y complementaria para determinar caracteres distintivos de diferenciación en especies del mismo género. Las revisiones de morfología comparativa deben ser un ejercicio continuo para mantener actualizado el conocimiento taxonómico sobre las especies existentes y extintas. Nuestro trabajo busca incentivar a la comunidad científica que trabaja con poblaciones fósiles a explorar estos y otros métodos cuantitativos y multivariados para fortalecer sus investigaciones.

ABSTRACT Fifteen glands from clinically healthy bovine calves were evaluated using geometric morphometry methods. The right and left lobes were studied separately, comparing their differences in size and shape. The results reflected the presence of fluctuating asymmetry for the shape; that is, a deviation from the symmetry between lobes expected for this bilateral structure. No directional asymmetry was found. It is assumed that the degree of asymmetry is completely physiological; That is, fluctuating asymmetry, commonly used as a measure of developmental instability, would not represent in the case studied an inability of the gland to maintain its normal physiology.

RESUMEN Se evaluaron 15 glándulas de terneros, clínicamente sanos, mediante métodos de morfometría geométrica. Se estudiaron por separado los lóbulos derecho e izquierdo, comparando sus diferencias en tamaño y forma. Los resultados reflejaron la presencia de asimetría fluctuante para la forma; es decir, una desviación de la simetría entre lóbulos esperada para esta estructura bilateral. No se encontró asimetría direccional. Se asume que el grado de asimetría resulta totalmente fisiológica; o sea, que la asimetría fluctuante, comúnmente usada como medida de la inestabilidad del desarrollo, no representaría en el caso estudiado una incapacidad de la glándula para mantener su normal fisiología.

ABSTRACT In sheep, there is a relationship between the mass of the crural muscles and the greater or lesser ability to walk in turn perhaps related to body proportions, so there could be functional differences between breeds, based on different motor skills. The calcaneal bone represents the base of insertion of the crural muscles responsible in part for walking. To corroborate this hypothesis, it was obtained digital images of 28 calcanei of domestic sheep of four breeds from the Iberian Peninsula: Churra, Merina, Merino preto and Merino branca. The images were analysed using geometric morphometry techniques from 20 anatomical landmarks (bone points). There appeared significant differences between breeds, both for shape and size, being greater in merinos. It can be deduced that the conformation of the calcaneus reflects an area of enthesis which varies according to the greater or lesser development of the crural muscles. It is considered that these differences between breeds are mainly explained by the body conformation rather than dynamogenic capacity.

RESUMEN En el ovino, hay una relación de la masa de los músculos crurales con la mayor o menor aptitud a la marcha, a su vez quizás relacionada con las proporciones corporales, por lo que podrían darse diferencias funcionales entre razas, a tenor de aptitudes motoras diferentes. El hueso calcáneo representa la base de inserción de los músculos crurales responsables en parte de la marcha. Para corroborar esta hipótesis, se obtuvieron imágenes digitales de 28 calcáneos de ovejas domésticas de cuatro razas de la Península Ibérica: Churra, Merina, Merino preto y Merino branca. Las imágenes se analizaron mediante técnicas de morfometría geométrica a partir de 20 hitos anatómicos (puntos óseos). Se obtuvieron diferencias significativas entre razas, tanto para la forma como para el tamaño, siendo mayor en los merinos. Se deduce que la conformación del calcáneo refleja un área entésica que es variable según el mayor o menor desarrollo de los músculos crurales. Se considera que estas diferencias entre razas son debidas mayor-mente a una cuestión de conformación corporal más que de capacidad dinamógena.

RESUMEN El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo determinar zonas propensas a la ocurrencia de aluviones en la cuenca del río Jáchal (provincia de San Juan, Argentina). La cuenca del río Jáchal abarca una superficie de ~29.000 km2 y un perímetro de ~2.400 km, mientras que el río homónimo se extiende por ~570 km. Es una cuenca de 7° orden, según la clasificación de Strahler, y debido a su extensión regional en este trabajo se subdivide en cuatro subcuencas a partir del 6° orden. Se analizaron, además, diversas características morfométricas de la cuenca y se calcularon algunos parámetros básicos y derivados. Estos cálculos son la base para predecir en forma aproximada el comportamiento de la cuenca ante la presencia de fuertes precipitaciones, lo que se traduce en importantes volúmenes de agua con caudales máximos capaces de generar aluviones significativos. La cuenca posee un carácter torrencial, por lo que ante precipitaciones intensas las condiciones del terreno contribuirían a incrementar el flujo de los ríos principales. Se realizó un inventario de depósitos aluvionales en la zona y se evaluó su relación con las variables condicionantes del terreno. En las zonas de confluencia, los afluentes muestran mayor vigorosidad en sus crecidas que el colector principal, lo que propicia la generación de aluviones. Las zonas más propensas a ser afectadas corresponden a terrenos poco rugosos con pendientes de hasta 15°, concentrados en zonas con bajo contenido de humedad, ubicadas en media ladera y bajada pedemontana orientadas al este, así como zonas bajas de llanuras de inundación y confluencia de tributarios sobre el lecho de los ríos principales. Centros poblados y rutas provinciales y nacionales podrían verse afectadas en caso de eventos aluvionales en la zona.

ABSTRACT The present work aims to determine flash flood occurrence prone areas, in the Jáchal river basin, San Juan Province, Argentina. The Jáchal river basin covers ~29,000 km2 and has a perimeter of ~2,400 km, while the eponymous river extends for nearly 570 km. It is a 7th order basin according to Strahler's classification, subdivided into four 6th order sub-basins. Various morphometric basin characteristics are analysed and some basic and derived parameters are calculated. These calculations allow predicting the basin behaviour due to heavy rainfall, which translates into large volumes of water with peak flows capable of generating significant flash floods. The basin has a torrential character, so in case of intense rainfall the terrain conditions would contribute to increasing the flow of the main rivers. An inventory of alluvial deposits was carried out and their relationship with the conditioning variables of the terrain was evaluated. At the confluence zones, the river tributaries show more intense overflows than the main collector. This promotes the generation of flash floods. The areas most likely to be affected by flash flood events correspond to low-humidity, east-facing slightly rough terrains, with slopes of up to 15° as well as low-lying flood plain sectors, and at the confluence of tributaries with the main rivers. Populated centres and provincial and national routes are prone to be affected by alluvial events in the study area.

ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the effect of dietary supplementation with glutamine and glutamic acid (Gln+Glu) on performance, intestinal morphometry, and carcass characteristics of broiler quails. Eight hundred birds were used, distributed in an entirely randomized design with 20 birds per experimental unit, and given five treatments (0.0; 0.2; 0.4; 0.6; and 0.8% Gln+Glu supplementation) with eight replicates. At 1-21 days of age, lower (P < 0.05) feed intake at 0.6 and 0.8% Gln+Glu supplementation and lower weight gain at 0.8% Gln+Glu supplementation compared to the control treatment were observed. By regression analysis, excluding the control treatment, there was an increasing linear effect (P < 0.05) for feed intake at 22 to 42 days of age. For intestinal morphometry, Gln+Glu supplementation only favored the villus development of the ileum (P < 0.05), giving it greater height at 0.2, 0.6, and 0.8% supplementation. Carcass characteristics, cuts, and edible viscera of the birds at 42 days were not affected (P > 0.05) by Gln+Glu supplementation levels. Thus, the glutamine and glutamic acid supplementation affected the performance and intestinal morphology of 21-d-old quails, decreasing feed intake and weight gain associated with the improvement of ileum morphology; conversely, performance and carcass characteristics at 42 days were not affected by amino acid supplementation. ABSTRACT GlnGlu Gln Glu (Gln+Glu morphometry quails used 2 unit 0.0 00 0 (0.0 0.2 02 0.4 04 4 06 6 08 8 0.8 replicates 121 1 21 1-2 age P 0.05 005 05 0. observed analysis 0.05, , cuts levels Thus 21dold dold d old conversely (0. 12 1- (0 (

RESUMO: Objetivou-se avaliar o efeito da suplementação dietética de glutamina e ácido glutâmico (Gln+Glu) sobre o desempenho, a morfometria intestinal e as características de carcaça de codornas de corte. Foram utilizadas 800 aves, distribuídas em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com cinco tratamentos (0,0; 0,2; 0,4; 0,6 e 0,8% de suplementação de Gln+Glu) e oito repetições com 20 aves por unidade experimental. Na fase de um a 21 dias, constatou-se menor (P < 0,05) consumo de ração aos níveis de 0,6 e 0,8% de Gln+Glu e menor ganho de peso ao nível 0,8% de Gln+Glu em comparação ao tratamento controle; e, pela análise de regressão, excluindo-se o tratamento controle, houve efeito linear crescente (P < 0,05) para consumo de ração na fase 22 a 42 dias de idade. Para morfometria intestinal, a suplementação de Gln+Glu apenas favoreceu o desenvolvimento vilos do íleo (P < 0,05), conferindo-lhe maior altura aos níveis de 0,2; 0,6 e 0,8% de suplementação. As características de carcaça, cortes e vísceras comestíveis das aves aos 42 dias não foram afetadas (P > 0,05) pelos níveis de suplementação de Gln+Glu. Assim, a suplementação de glutamina e ácido glutâmico influenciou o desempenho e a morfometria intestinal de codornas de corte aos 21 dias de idade, promovendo redução do consumo de ração e do ganho, associado ao aumento morfométrico do íleo; por outro lado, o desempenho das aves e as suas características de carcaça aos 42 dias não foram afetados pela suplementação dos aminoácidos. RESUMO Objetivouse Objetivou se GlnGlu Gln Glu (Gln+Glu 80 casualizado 0,0 00 0 (0,0 0,2 02 2 0,4 04 4 06 6 0, 08 8 0,8 experimental constatouse constatou P 0,05 005 05 controle regressão excluindose excluindo idade 0,05, , conferindolhe conferindo lhe Assim lado aminoácidos (0, (0 (

Abstract In general snakes show differentiate anatomical, biological and behavioral particularities compared to other species. Basic information about the snakes anatomy, physiology and reproductive biology is scarce in several species, making the reproduction a challenge. Thus, the present work aims to evaluate morphological aspects of the Corallus hortulanus testes, correlating these findings with environmental factors and reproductive aspects. The testes of three specimens of Corallus hortulanus were cut to a thickness of 3μm in microtome, stained with 1% toluidine blue, photo documented and described. Seasonality was observed in the sperm production of Corallus hortulanus, with the presence of mature spermatozoa in the wettest and hottest periods of the year, as well as the largest testicular volume in these periods. anatomical species anatomy challenge Thus μm microtome 1 blue described year

ABSTRACT: One of the greatest challenges in poultry production is maintaining intestinal mucosal barrier integrity and gut microbiota balance. Safe alternative antimicrobials that can regulate the microbial community through animal feed have been the subject of research in poultry production. This study evaluated the effect of Mentha piperita and Melaleuca alternifolia essential oils (EOs) on the gut microbiome and morphometry of broiler quails under normal feeding conditions. The gut microbiome was studied using a completely randomized design consisting of 4 treatments, namely control, bacitracin zinc, and the Eos M. piperita and M. alternifolia, with 8 repetitions and 7 quails per treatment, totaling 224 quails from 1 to 42 days old. The intestinal contents of the slaughtered quails were collected to evaluate the gut microbiome profile of their digestive tract. Gut morphometry was analyzed using a completely randomized factorial design, with four experimental rations for three intestinal sections (4x3) and five replications. The variables studied were villus surface area and height, crypt depth, villus height to cryptdepth ratio (VH:CD), villus-crypt ratio (V:C), villus width to height ratio (VW:H), and height of the intestinal epithelium and musculature. M. alternifolia (50 mg/kg of feed) in the diet of broiler quails improved gut morphometry, similar to the results obtained with bacitracin zinc. This EO also altered the gut microbiome of quails and reduced pathogenic bacterial diversity. ABSTRACT balance EOs (EOs conditions treatments control zinc M treatment 22 old tract 4x3 x (4x3 replications depth VHCD, VHCD VH CD , (VH:CD) villuscrypt VC, VC V C (V:C) VWH, VWH VW H (VW:H) musculature 50 (5 mgkg mg kg diversity 2 4x (4x (VH:CD (V:C (VW:H 5 (

RESUMO: Um dos maiores desafios na produção de aves é manter a integridade da barreira da mucosa intestinal e o equilíbrio da microbiota intestinal. Antimicrobianos alternativos seguros, que podem regular a comunidade microbiana através da alimentação animal, têm sido objeto de pesquisa na produção avícola. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito dos óleos essenciais (OEs) Mentha piperita e Melaleuca alternifolia no microbioma intestinal e na morfometria de codornas de corte em condições normais de alimentação. O microbioma intestinal foi estudado em delineamento inteiramente casualizado com 4 tratamentos: controle, bacitracina zinco e os OEs M. piperita e M. alternifolia, com 8 repetições, por tratamento,com sete codornas totalizando 224 aves no período de um a 42 dias. O conteúdo intestinal das codornas abatidas foi coletado para avaliar o perfil do microbioma intestinal de seu trato digestivo. A morfometria intestinal foi estudada usando um delineamento fatorial inteiramente casualizado, consistindo de quatro rações experimentais para três secções intestinais (4x3), com cinco repetições. As variáveis estudadas foram área das vilosidades intestinais, altura das vilosidades intestinais, profundidade da cripta intestinal, relação entre a altura das vilosidades e a profundidade das criptas, relação cripta e vilosidades intestinais, relação largura e altura das vilosidades intestinais, altura do epitélio intestinal e altura da musculatura intestinal. A utilização do OE M. alternifolia (50 mg/kg de ração) na dieta de codornas de corte resultou em melhora da morfometria intestinal, semelhante aos resultados obtidos com bacitracina zinco. Além disso, alterou o microbioma intestinal de codornas e reduziu a diversidade bacteriana patogênica. RESUMO seguros animal avícola (OEs tratamentos controle M repetições tratamentocom tratamento 22 dias digestivo 4x3, 4x3 x , (4x3) criptas 50 (5 mgkg mg kg ração disso patogênica 2 4x (4x3 5 ( (4x

ABSTRACT Hematological and biochemical analyses are paramount in assessing the health of different populations and their habitats, and knowledge on the specific values of each species is necessary, due to influence of several factors. In this context, this study aimed to determine the hematological and biochemical parameters of collared peccaries raised in captivity in the semi-arid Brazilian northeast associated to morphometric blood cell analyses. A total of 30 adult animals were investigated, divided into two groups (15 females and 15 males), averaging 20 kg and between 2 and 2.5 years old. Blood and serum samples were collected in the morning for hematological, serum biochemistry and cellular morphometry analyses. Data normality was determined by the Shapiro-Wilk test, and homoscedasticity, by Levene’s test. Concerning statistical differences between sexes, parametric data were analyzed by the t test for independent measurements and non-parametric data, by the Mann-Whitney test. Sex did not influence most of the studied variables, except for calcium, total proteins and urea and relative eosinophil counts. The environment and containment manner can influence collared peccary hematological and biochemical parameters, and blood cell morphometry and morphology data are similar to those of domestic cattle and carnivores. habitats necessary factors context semiarid semi arid 3 investigated (1 1 males, males , males) 25 5 2. old ShapiroWilk Shapiro Wilk homoscedasticity Levenes Levene s sexes nonparametric non MannWhitney Mann Whitney variables calcium counts carnivores (

RESUMO Análises hematológicas e bioquímicas possuem grande importância na avaliação da saúde das populações e de seus habitats e, por estarem sujeitas a influências de diversos fatores, tornam-se necessários conhecer os valores próprios de cada espécie. Neste estudo objetivou-se determinar os parâmetros hematológicos e bioquímicos, assim como a análise morfométrica das células sanguíneas de catetos criados em cativeiro no semiárido do nordeste brasileiro. Utilizou-se 30 animais adultos divididos em 2 grupos (15 fêmeas e 15 machos), com peso médio de 20kg e idade entre 2 e 2.5 anos. Foram coletadas amostras de sangue e soro, no período da manhã, para realizar as análises hematológicas, bioquímica sérica e morfometria celular. Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente quanto à normalidade, pelo teste de Shapiro-Wilk, e homocedasticidade, por Levene. Quando a diferença estatística entre sexos os dados foram paramétricos, utilizando o teste t para medidas independentes e Mann-Whitney quando não paramétricos. Os resultados mostraram que o sexo não possui influência na maioria das variáveis estudadas, excetuando as análises bioquímicas cálcio, proteínas totais e ureia e a contagem relativa dos eosinófilos. Notou-se que o ambiente e o modo de contenção podem influenciar os parâmetros hematológicos e bioquímicos e que a morfometria e a morfologia das células sanguinas do cateto tem semelhança com as de bovinos e carnívoros domésticos. fatores tornamse tornam se espécie objetivouse objetivou brasileiro Utilizouse Utilizou 3 (1 1 machos, machos , machos) kg 25 5 2. anos soro manhã celular normalidade ShapiroWilk, ShapiroWilk Shapiro Wilk, Wilk Shapiro-Wilk homocedasticidade Levene paramétricos MannWhitney Mann Whitney estudadas cálcio eosinófilos Notouse Notou domésticos (