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cord-000006-104sqoxz	Bray, Daniel P.	Composition and Function of Haemolymphatic Tissues in the European Common Shrew	2008-10-15		.txt	text/plain	5701	259	46	Here, we examined the unique haemolymphatic system of the European common shrew (Sorex araneus) to investigate the capacity of this short-lived mammal, restricted by a fast metabolism and extremely limited fat reserves, to defend against its unusually diverse parasite fauna, both as a young animal and an adult. We examined and compared the structure, composition and function of relevant haemolymphatic tissues including the pancreas of Aselli, in wild-caught common shrews of different ages pre and post maturation, and the extent and type of inflammatory reactions produced in response to naturally occurring parasitic infections. While some degree of lymphatic exhaustion was obvious in adult animals (perhaps as a result of age-related changes, or reduced investment in immunity as a consequence of breeding effort), there was also evidence of some degree of compensation, in the form of storage of plasma cells particularly in the pancreas of Aselli, possibly as a defence against previously encountered parasites.	./cache/cord-000006-104sqoxz.txt	./txt/cord-000006-104sqoxz.txt