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Surface area of the Taiwan monkey

M T Lin

    The Chinese Journal of Physiology
    |December 31, 1976
    PubMed
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    Researchers developed an equation to calculate the body surface area and mean skin temperature for Taiwan monkeys. This formula aids in understanding thermoregulation in this primate species.

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    Area of Science:

    • Primate physiology
    • Thermoregulation
    • Biometry

    Background:

    • Understanding animal physiology is crucial for conservation and research.
    • Accurate body surface area and temperature measurements are vital for metabolic and thermoregulatory studies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To establish a predictive equation for body surface area in Taiwan monkeys based on body weight.
    • To derive a formula for calculating mean skin temperature using regional skin temperatures.

    Main Methods:

    • Plastic tape method applied to excised skin to determine surface area.
    • Statistical analysis to correlate body weight with body surface area.
    • Measurement of skin temperatures in four body regions (trunk, limb, tail, foot) for mean skin temperature calculation.

    Main Results:

    • An equation relating body weight (g) to surface area (cm2) was established: Surface Area = 13.5 * (Body Weight)^(2/3).
    • The relative distribution of body surface area across different regions was determined.
    • A weighted formula for mean skin temperature (Tsk) was derived: Tsk = 0.43*Ttrunk + 0.36*Tlimb + 0.07*Ttail + 0.14*Tfoot.

    Conclusions:

    • The derived equations provide a reliable method for estimating body surface area and mean skin temperature in Taiwan monkeys.
    • These findings contribute to the physiological data available for Taiwan monkeys, aiding future research and conservation efforts.

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