Integument

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  • Cozic, A.M., Suthers, R.A. & Homberger, D.G. 2014. The cervical cutaneous and subcutaneous structures in songbirds and their possible roles in vocalization. FASEB J., 28 (April, Suppl.): 918.10
  • Bonin, J.A. & Homberger, D.G. 2012. Optical properties of yellow psittacofulvin colors in the tail feathers of cockatoos (Cacatuidae) and parrots (Psittacidae). Poster abstract P1. 124 in Integr. Comp. Biol. 52 (suppl 1): e202-e356. doi: 10.1093/icb/ics079.
  • Dubansky, B.H. 2012. The intermandibulo-cervical envelope of the American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis). Ph.D. Dissertation. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge. http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-04192012-173641/
  • Dubansky, B.H. & Homberger, D.G. 2012. The expansion and recoil mechanism of the skin of alligators and its implications for their feeding mechanism. FASEB J., 26 (March 29): 723.2
  • Dubansky, B.H. & Homberger, D.G. 2012. Biomechanical properties of the intermandibulo-cervical integument in alligators: Implications for a more accurate understanding of the alligator feeding mechanism. Oral abstract 89.2 in Integr. Comp. Biol. 52 (suppl 1): e1-e201. doi:10.1093/icb/ics078.
  • Homberger, D.G. & Dubansky, B.H. 2012. Functional morphology of the crocodilian and avian integument: Implications for the evolutionary origin of feathers in dinosaurs. Oral abstract 67.2 in Integr. Comp. Biol. 52 (suppl 1): e1-e201. doi:10.1093/icb/ics078.
  • Orellana, E.R., Dubansky, B.H. & Homberger, D.G. 2012. Comparative functional morphology of the avian integument: Implications for the evolutionary history of feathers. FASEB J., 26 (March 29): 722.22.
  • Hopkins, B.A. & Homberger, D.G. 2011. Functional morphology of the cranio-cervical integument and constrictor musculature in Alligator mississippiensis. FASEB J., 25 (March 17): 867.3.
  • Bragulla, H.H., Foster, A.L., Stokes, A.M., Lopez, M.J. & Homberger, D.G. 2010. Distribution patterns of soft and hard keratin proteins in finger nails, cat claws, and horse hooves. FASEB J., 24 (April 6): 822.3.
  • Homberger, D.G., Ham, K., Ogunbakin, T., Bonin, J.A., Hopkins, B.A., Osborn, M.L., Hossain, I., Barnett, H.A., Matthews II, K.L., Butler, L.G., & Bragulla, H.H. 2009. The structure of the cornified claw sheath in the domestic cat (Felis catus): Implications for the claw shedding mechanism. Journal of Anatomy, 214: 620-643. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-7580.2009.01068.x
  • Bragulla, H.H. & Homberger, D.G. 2009. Structure and functions of keratin proteins in simple, stratified, keratinized and cornified epithelia – a review. Journal of Anatomy, 214: 516-559. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-7580.2009.01066.x
  • Bragulla, H.H. & Homberger, D.G. 2009. A comparative analysis of the cat claw, horse hoof, and human fingernail. FASEB J., 23 (April 22): 415.1.
  • Hopkins, B.A. & Homberger, D.G. 2009. The interscale skin of the intermandibular-gular regions of Alligator mississippiensis serves as a distribution system for the conditioning secretion of the gular gland. FASEB J., 23 (April 22):825.1.
  • Hopkins, B.A. & Homberger, D.G. 2009. The gular glands of Alligator mississippiensis condition the interscale skin of the intermandibular and gular regions. Poster abstract P2.57 in Integr. Comp. Biol. 49 (suppl 1): e191-e332. doi: 10.1093/icb/icp003.
  • Bragulla, H.H. & Homberger, D.G. 2007. The role of the specific, profilaggrin-containing keratohyalin granules in the developing epidermis of the fetal horse hoof. Pferdeheilkunde, 23 (1): 5-20.
  • Fuller, J.M. & Homberger, D.G. 2007. The pterylosis of the House Sparrow (Passer domesticus): An in situstudy. Oral abstract 39.4 in Integr. Comp. Biol. 47 (suppl 1): e1-e152. doi: 10.1093/icb/icm104.
  • Homberger, D.G., Barnett, H., Ogunbakin, T., Ham, K., Matthews II, K.L., Butler, L., & Bragulla, H.H. 2007. The microarchitecture of the cornified epidermal sheath of the cat claw. J. Morph, 268 (12): 1086. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jmor.10589/epdf
  • Homberger, D. G. & Walker, W. F. 2004. Vertebrate Dissection, 9th revised edition. Brooks/Cole, Florence, Kentucky (formerly Harcourt Publishing, currently under Thomson Learning). (Textbook, ISBN 0-03-022522-1)
  • Chuong, C.-M. & Homberger, D.G. 2003. Development, functional morphology, and evolution of the integument and its appendages in tetrapods. Symposium at the International Congress of Vertebrate Morphology (ICVM), Jena, Germany, 21-26 July 2001. Published in Journal of experimental Zoology B: Molecular and Developmental Evolution, 298B: 1-179.
  • Chuong, C.-M. & Homberger, D.G. 2003. Development and evolution of the amniote integument: Current landscape and future horizon. J. exp. Zool. B (Mol. Dev. Evol.), 298B: 1-11.
  • Homberger, D.G & de Silva, K.N. 2003. The role of mechanical forces on the patterning of the avian feather-bearing skin: Evidence from the integumentary musculature. J. exp. Zool. (Mol. Dev. Evol.), 298B: 123-139.
  • Chuong, C.-M. & Homberger, D. G. 2001. Development and evolution of the amniote integument and its accessory structures. J. Morph., 248 (3): 217.
  • Homberger, D.G. 2001. The case of the cockatoo bill, horse hoof, rhinoceros horn, whale baleen, and turkey beard: The integument as a model system to explore the concepts of homology and non-homology. Pp. 317-343 in Vertebrate functional morphology: Horizon of research in the 21stcentury (H.M. Dutta & J.S. Datta Munshi, eds.). Oxford & IBH Publishing Co., New Delhi; and Science Publishers Inc., Enfield, New Hampshire.
  • Homberger, D. G. 2001. The evolution of the avian integument: A model exemplifying the process of macroevolutionary transformation. J. Morph., 248 (3): 242.
  • Homberger, D.G. & de Silva, K.N. 2000. Functional microanatomy of the feather-bearing avian integument: Implications for the evolution of birds and avian flight. Amer. Zool. 40 (4): 553-574. Also: Integrative and Comparative Biology 40 (4): 553-574. DOI:10.1093/icb/40.4.553
  • Maderson, P.F.A. & Homberger, D.G. 2000. The Evolutionary Origin of Feathers. Symposium at annual meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB), Denver, CO, January 1999. Published in American Zoologist, 40 (4): 455-706.
  • Maderson, P.F.A., Homberger, D.G., Alibardi, L., Bock, W.J., Brush, A.H., Currie, P., Davis, P.G., Dodson. P., Farlow, J.O., Geist, N., Harris, M., Martin, L.D., Menon, G.K., Pinshow, B., Porter, W.P., Ruben, J., Sawyer, R.H., Stettenheim, P., Sumida, S., Tarsitano, S., & Wolf, B.O. 2000. Symposium on evolutionary origin of feathers: Panel discussion. Amer. Zool. 40 (4): 695-706.
  • Homberger D. G. 1999. The mechanism of feather movements: implications for the evolution of birds and avian flight. Acta orn. 34 (2): 135-140.
  • Homberger, D. G. 1998. Functional and evolutionary microanatomy of avian skin. Amer. Zool., 38 (5): 75A.
  • Homberger, D.G. & de Silva, K.N. 1998. The role of cutaneous and subcutaneous fat in the mechanism of feather movement. In: Adams, N.J. & Slotow, R.H. (eds): Proceedings of the 22nd International Ornithological Congress, Durban. Ostrich, 69 (3&4): 390.
  • Maderson, P.F.A. & Homberger, D.G. 1998. Welcome and introduction to the symposium [The Evolutionary Origin of Feathers]. Amer. Zool, 38 (5): 73A.
  • Homberger, D.G. & de Silva, K.N. 1997. The mechanism of feather movement and the hydrostatic role of cutaneous and subcutaneous fat. J. Morph., 232 (3): 266.
  • Walker, W. F. & D. G. Homberger. 1997. Anatomy and Dissection of the Fetal Pig, 5th revised edition. W.H. Freeman & Co., New York. (Textbook, ISBN 0-71-672637-8)
  • Walker, W. F. & D. G. Homberger. 1997. Anatomy and Dissection of the Rat, 3rd revised edition. W.H. Freeman & Co., New York. (Textbook, ISBN 0-71-672635-1)
  • de Silva, K.N. & D.G. Homberger. 1996. Functional anatomy of the smooth apterial muscles and the striated subcutaneous muscles of the domestic turkey, Meleagris gallopavo. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 52nd Annual Session, Proceedings, Part 1: 126.
  • de Silva, K.N. 1995. Functional anatomy of the integument and subcutaneous structures of the head, neck and thorax of the domestic turkey, Meleagris gallopavo. Ph.D. Dissertation. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge.
  • Homberger, D.G. & de Silva, K.N. 1995. The mechanism of feather movement and the significance of cutaneous and subcutaneous fat. Amer. Zool., 35 (5): 148A.
  • de Silva, K. and D. G. Homberger. 1994. Functional anatomy of the constrictor-dermotemporalis muscular complex in the domestic turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, and its relationships to the superficial fascia and feather tracts. Amer. Zool., 35 (5): 59A.
  • Walker, W. F. & D. G. Homberger. 1993. A Study of the Cat, With References to Human Beings, 5th revised edition. Saunders College Publishing, Philadelphia. (Textbook, ISBN 0-71-679296-6)
  • Walker, W. F. & D. G. Homberger. 1992. Vertebrate Dissection, 8th revised edition. Saunders College Publishing, Philadelphia. (Textbook, ISBN 9-78-003047434-7)
  • Homberger, D. G. & A. H. Brush. 1986. Functional‑morphological and biochemical correlations of the keratinized structures of the African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus L.). Zoomorphology, 106: 103‑114.
  • Homberger, D. G. 1980. Funktionell‑morphologische Untersuchungen zur Radiation der Ernährungs‑ und Trinkmethoden der Papageien (Psittaci). [Functional morphological studies on the radiation of the feeding and drinking methods of the parrots]. Bonner Zoologische Monographien, No. 13, pp. 192. (Research Monograph; awarded the Erwin-Stresemann-Prize in 1988).
  • Homberger, D. G. 1980. Review of "Nomina Anatomica Avium" by J.J. Baumel, A.S. King, A.M. Lucas, J.E. Breazile and H.E. Evans. Auk, 97 (4): 912‑914.
  • Homberger, D. G. & V. Ziswiler. 1972. Funktionell‑morphologische Untersuchungen am Schnabel von Papageien. [Functional‑morphological studies on the bill of parrots]. Rev. Suisse Zool., 79: 1038‑1048.