Beyond Digestion: Can Animals Shape the Landscape According to Their Species–Specific Salivary Secretions?
Several functions are acknowledged for saliva secretion in different animal species following prehension and mastication of feed. Most of such are linked to the specific role of lubrication and softening of the bolus to allow taste perception and easy swallowing. Moreover, enzymatic components are p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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| Series: | Agriculture |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/11/9/817 |