Prostacyclin's interactions in contrast to thromboxane (TXA 2), another eicosanoid, strongly suggest a mechanism of cardiovascular homeostasis between the two hormones in relation to vascular damage. Degradation. Prostacyclin, which has a half-life of 42 seconds, [5] is broken down into 6-keto-PGF 1, which is a much weaker vasodilator. Mode of action
There is one species of Otter on the low risk list which is the Oriental Small Clawed Otter. Several of the species though are listed as vulnerable and endangered. They include the Southern River Otter, Hairy Nosed Otter, Giant Otter, and the India Smooth Coated Otter.In the United States Otters are protected under the Endangered Species Act.This is due to the fact that the conditions they live under could be compromised easily and that could lead to a significant reduction in their numbers in very little time.tters Conservation Status. Many of the different species of Otters have been heavily hunted in the past. As a result the numbers of them are quite low. This is why conservation efforts are in place to help them continue to survive. The main reason that these Otters were hunted though was for their fur.
An otter in the sea is usually not a Sea Otter!The Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) is our smallest marine mammal, but is one of the largest of the world's 13 otter species-males weigh up to 45 kilograms and reach 148 centimetres in length.Females are slightly smaller.he most common prey of Sea Otters are sea urchins, mussels, abalone, clams, scallops, crabs, sea snails, chitons, octopus, and squid. An acute sense of touch, using paws, nose, and whiskers, is very important for finding prey in crevices or bottom sediments, and during dim light.