Characterization and Strength Quality of the Oryctolagus cuniculus Leather Compared to Oreochromis niloticus Leather

Figure 4

(a) Photomicrograph of a histological section of rabbit leather, illustrating the epidermis (ep) and superficial dermis (dse), containing the hair erector muscle (HEM) and hair follicle (HF). Staining: Masson’s trichrome. Objective lens: 20X; (b) scanning electron micrographs illustrating the superficial dermis (ds), the hair follicle (FP), and hair (p) of various thicknesses found in the skin before the hair removal tanning process; (c, d) Scanning electrographs illustrating the distribution of collagen fibers (CF) in the dermis of rabbit leather; (d) loose collagen fibers on the flesh side after fluffing.