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Alveoli which are assumed to shaped by enzymatic activity by exosomes

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Alveoli which are assumed to shaped by enzymatic activity by exosomes

The porous membrane contains cavities or alveoli which are assumed to shaped by enzymatic activity by exosomes (One-exosome-like body is shown in higher magnification in the inset). Authors believe that these alveoli may increase the sensitivity of the hairs and thereby improve the crocodiles´ hearing.
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