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Differences in dermal structure between Bubalus bubalis and Bos taurus. Water buffaloes have a thicker epidermis and stratum corneum, as well as more melanocytes, giving them dark skin. These are properties that contribute to providing resistance to cold in adult animals. However, the density and size of sweat glands, as well as the number of hair follicles, makes them susceptible to heat stress in adulthood.
