Article Evaluation: Cat Anatomy
editEverything in the article is relevant to the topic and is neutral because no structure or organ of the cat was claimed to preferably stronger or better than the other. However, I do feel some parts of the article is overrepresented than others. The muscle section is highly overrepresented despite the cat anatomy has a lot of bone structures as well. The Talk page also mentioned there was no mention of the eye organs which I think it is very important to include it in the cat anatomy. As for the physiology of the cat, I wish these sections were much longer. The swimming section only contained one sentence. Although the article does include citations, some references look outdated or can't be accessed. The references used could be stronger in terms of using peer-review articles. There are no signs of plagiarism. Overall, the article is part of WikiProjects and is rated C class.
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Article Suggestion: Cat Anatomy - Eyes
editAlthough there is separate Wikipedia page for cat senses, I want to add information regarding the general anatomy and structure of the cat's eyes and somehow tie it with the cat senses regarding sight.
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Similar to mammalian eyes, the anatomy of the cat's eye contains the optic nerve, retina, vitreous body, ciliary body, iris, lens, and anterior chamber.[1] The cat's eyes also contain an upper and lower eyelid. Interestingly, the cat's eyes also contain a third eyelid called the nictitating membrane.[2]
- ^ "Special Senses of the Cat". Washington State University. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
- ^ "Cat senses", Wikipedia, 2022-01-22, retrieved 2022-02-25
The hagfish is the closest sister taxa group to the Cyhondricthyian. Information about the hagfish can tell us the ancestral traits the bowfin fish derived from the hagfish.
The lamprey is also the closest sister taxa group to the Cyhondricthyian. Information about the lamprey can tell us the ancestral traits the bowfin fish derived from the lamprey.
The bowfin's closest sister taxa group is the Cyhondricthyian group and the bowfin fish traits and characteristics should strikingly resemble a lot to the shark. This includes the presence of the dorsal, pectoral, and caudal fins.
I have selected to work on the fish anatomy article and want to include information about the bowfin's scales and layers of skin.
editGroup Article Relative to the Bowfin: Fish Anatomy
edit(COPIED FROM FISH ANATOMY ARTICLE. Edits made are underlined and striked. Images were added.)
editSkin
editThe skin of the fish are a part of the integumentary system, which contains two layers: the epidermis and the dermis layer. The epidermis is derived from the ectoderm and becomes the most superficial layer that consists entirely of live cells, with only minimal quantities of keratin. in the cells of the superficial layer. It is generally permeable. The dermis is derived from the mesoderm and resembles the little connective tissue found in of bony fish. typically contains relatively little of the connective tissue. found in tetrapods. Some fish species have scales that emerge from the dermis, penetrate the thin layer of the basement membrane that lies between the epidermis and dermis, and becomes externally visible and covers the epidermis layer.[1] Instead, in most species, it is largely replaced by solid, protective bony scales. Apart from some particularly large dermal bones that form parts of the skull, these scales are lost in tetrapods, although many reptiles do have scales of a different kind, as do pangolins. Cartilaginous fish have numerous tooth-like denticles embedded in their skin in place of true scales. (Should mention in the scales section instead.)
Generally, the dermis also contains sweat glands and sebaceous glands that are both unique to mammals, but other types of skin glands are found in fish. Fish typically have numerous individual mucus-secreting skin cells that produces a slimy substance to aid in insulation and protection, but Other fishes may also have venom glands, photophores, or cells that produce a more watery serous fluid. Melanin colours the skin of many species, but in fish the epidermis is often relatively colourless. Instead, the colour of the skin is largely due to chromatophores in the dermis, which, in addition to melanin, may contain guanine or carotenoid pigments. Many species, such as flounders, change the colour of their skin by adjusting the relative size of their chromatophores.[2][3]
Scales
editMain article: Fish scale
Also part of the fish's integumentary system are the scales that cover the outer body of many jawed fish. is covered with scales, which are part of the fish's integumentary system. The scales originate from the dermis or mesoderm, (skin), and may be similar in structure to teeth. Some species are covered instead by scutes. Others have no scales outer covering on the skin outer body. Most fish are covered in a protective layer of slime (mucus).
There are four principal types of fish scales.[4][5][6]
- Placoid scales, also called dermal denticles, are similar to teeth in that they are made of dentin covered by enamel. They are typical of cartilaginous fish (even though chimaeras have it on claspers only).
- Ganoid scales are flat, basal-looking scales that cover a fish's body with little overlapping. They are typical of gar and bichirs.
- Cycloid scales are small, oval-shaped scales with growth rings like the rings of a tree. Bowfin and remora have cycloid scales.
- Ctenoid scales are similar to cycloid scales, also having growth rings. They are distinguished by spines that cover one edge. Halibut have this type of scale.
1: Cycloid scale; 2: Ctenoid scale; 3: Placcoid scale; 4: Ganoid scale
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Another less common type of scale is the scute, which may be an external, shield-like bony plate; a modified, thickened scale that is often keeled or spiny; or a projecting, modified (rough and strongly ridged) scale. Scutes are usually associated with the lateral line, but may be found on the caudal peduncle (where they form caudal keels) or along the ventral profile. Some fish, such as pineconefish, are completely or partially covered in scutes.
- ^ "integument - Arthropods | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2022-03-13.
- ^ "integument - Skin derivatives and appendages | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2022-03-13.
- ^ Kardong, Kenneth (2018). Vertebrates Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Education. pp. 212–216. ISBN 978-1-259-70091-0.
- ^ "integument - Fishes | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2022-03-13.
- ^ "THE INTEGUMENT AND ITS DERIVATIVES". www.zoology.ubc.ca. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
- ^ Kardong, Kenneth (2018). Vertebrates Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Education. pp. 217–219. ISBN 978-1-259-70091-0.
Summary of Peer Review
editOverall, positive feedbacks were given on the draft regarding organized content, images, embedded links and sources. The only suggestion is to add images of an actual dissection. I find this information valuable and can be incorporated to the skin layer section that can distinctly present the different layers of skin as well as where in the skin layers that scales arise from.