Grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus) beak papillae and nerves identified using novel 2-D and 3-D imaging modalities

The avian beak is a complex organ containing bone, neurovascular tissue, and keratinized covering (rhamphotheca). Nerve-rich papillae extend through bone into rhamphotheca providing sensory input from the beak tip. Beak trimming is a common procedure in avian species and is used for corrective, cosm...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of veterinary research 2023-07, Vol.84 (7)
Hauptverfasser:	Lessner, Emily J, Echols, M Scott, Paul-Murphy, Joanne R, Speer, Brian L, Holliday, Casey M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	beak histology keratinization micro-computed tomography parrots patients photography Psittacus erithacus species veterinary medicine
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