Hair specimen: Canis familiaris (Border collie): Hair from live adult
Most diagnostic features for this species:
1. Medulla of guard hairs can vary from simple with scattered globular vacuoles to very fine wide lattice 2. Cross-section usually a mix of circular and oval shapes 3. Large diameter
Sample
Description: Chest and flank samples from live adult
Sample origin: Dunedin, NZ
Hair profile
General shape: Straight to slight curve
Length (mm):
Maximum diameter observed (μm):
Colour: Black, white
Microscopic features
Guard hair medulla: Wide lattice
Guard hair scales: Irregular wave. Image of a scale cast
Cross-sections of guard and underhairs
Citation
Lowe B, Wehi PM. 2017. New Zealand hair identification factsheets: Border collie: Hair from live adult
www.landcareresearch.co.nz/hair-identification
Accessed: 29 April 2024