[Histonet] bat wing histology

[V. Neubert]

 Make that an open discussion on the list, no "under cover posting" if
possible, please! :)
> Hello everyone,
>
> This is my very first post and I am desperately looking for help. I am new
> to histology, so any help would be much appreciated.
>
> I am studying the peripheral sensory innervation of bat wings. As a first
> step, I would like to demonstrate the innervation pattern on the different
> parts of the wing membrane (a whole mount of the wing?). Second, I would
> like to demonstrate the mechanoreceptor make-up of the tiny hairs on the
> wing membrane.
>
> Bat wings are highly elastic, with numerous folds, a thickness of about
> 35-45 microns (in the species I study), a network of thin collagen bundles,
> and pigmented superficial epidermal layers.
> I could provide more information if required.
>
> Hoping to hear back from the members.
> Thank you.
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