The dermis is a layer of skin between the epidermis (with which it makes up the skin) and subcutaneous tissues, and is composed of two layers, the papillary and reticular dermis[WP]. [ http://zfin.org/curator http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dermis ]
Synonyms: vertebrate dermis
Term information
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A collagenous layer of the skin subjacent to the epidermis and covering the hypodermis. It contains various types of cells (e.g. fibroblasts, pigment cells, nerve, blood vessels and scales. Le Guellec et al, 2004.[TAO]
When approaching controversies surrounding skin evolution, we need to remember that the skin consists of two layers, an epidermis and a dermis, not a single evolving structure. (...) It is little wonder that controversies about homology exist. If we think of the epidermis, the dermis, and their interactions as an evolving unit, then their specialized products (hair, feathers, and reptilian scales) are broadly homologous.[well established][VHOG]
Term relations
- integumentary system layer
- structure with developmental contribution from neural crest
- deep to some skin epidermis
- immediate transformation of some future dermis
- composed primarily of some connective tissue
- part of some skin of body
- has part some elastic fiber
- superficial to some hypodermis
- has part some collection of collagen fibrils