Glycosaminoglycans in the tongue of birds

Glycosaminoglycans in the tongue of birds

We examined the literature to verify whether adaptations and modifications in the structure and glandular secretions of birds' tongues are related to habitat and can be ascribed to evolutionary processes. The data are discussed in relation to species taxonomy, following the Sibley and Ahlquist...

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Main Authors: Maria Pia Albanese, Clara Bertuccio, Liliana Restuccia, Concetta Calabro'
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti 2009-06-01
Series:Atti della Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti : Classe di Scienze Fisiche, Matematiche e Naturali
Subjects:
Birds' tongue
Taste buds
Gustatory papillae
Lingual glands
Histochemistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1478/C1A0901004

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1478/C1A0901004

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