Ontogenetic data and the evolutionary origin of the mammalian scapula

One of the most useful diagnostic therian features is the division of the lateral surface of the scapula into two fossae separated by a scapular spine. A new model to describe this evolutionary innovation based on ontogenetic data is provided, consistent with information provided by recent fossil discoveries. The development of the scapula in three didelphid and one dasyurid marsupials using histological sections was studied. Only the ventral, acromial portion of the scapular spine, which originates from the anterior margin of the scapular blade, is preformed in cartilage. The major dorsal portion is formed at a later stage by appositional bone, which expands from the perichondral ossification of the scapula into an intermuscular aponeurosis between the supra-and infraspinatus muscles. This intermuscular aponeurosis inserts more or less in the middle of the lateral surface of the developing scapula. Thus, the floor of the supraspinous fossa is already present at the beginning of scapular development, simultaneous with the infraspinous fossa. The portion of the scapular spine that is situated dorsal to the acromial process is hypothesized to be a neomorphic structure of therians. The dorsal portion of the scapular spine evolved as additional attachment for powerful supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles meeting near the middle of the lateral scapula.     

Neuroendokrine Regulationsmechanismen

The main center for the control of sexual functions is located in the hypothalamus. The medial preoptic area and the mediobasal hypothalamus are sites of production of neuropeptides which are released into the hypothalamo-pituitary portal vessel system and which function as releasing and inhibiting hormones.     

生态旅游的开发合作

定义 　　围绕这个主题 , 虽然有很多不同的看法 , 笔者却认为 , 由于具有一整套明确目标 , “ 生态旅 游 “ 应该被认作是一个可以发展的概念 , 没必要把它当作一个市场 ( 市场指得是 “ 大自然旅 游 “ ) . 因此 , 生态旅游被认定为大自然旅游的一种具有可持续能力的形式 , 力争得到环境 、社会和文化的和谐共处 , 以及创造经济和其他的效益 , 特别是在为当地农村居民造福和自 然保护方面 . 　　……