A Microscopic Structure to Capture Dim Light
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Light and scanning electron microscopic study of the lingual structure in the budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus)
BACKGROUND: The tongue, which plays a very important role in food intake by vertebrates, exhibits significant morphological variations that appear to represent adaptation to the current environmental conditions of each respective habitat. OBJECTIVES: The aim of the present investigation was to investigate lingual structure in adult budgerigar. METHODS: Tongues of 12 adult budgerigars were used ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Microscopy Today
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1551-9295,2150-3583
DOI: 10.1017/s1551929517000165