Gross and microscopic anatomy of the tongue and gastrointestinal tract of the bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) /

The tongue, esophagus, gastrointestinal tract and anal canal were examined grossly and microscopically in the bowhead whale, Balaena mysticetus. The tongue was a prominent, spindle-shaped, muscular organ lined by a partially keratinized stratified squamous epithelium. The esophagus was a muscular tu...

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Main Author:	Tarpley, Raymond Jesse, 1948-
Other Authors:	Anderson, James G. (degree committee member.), Martin, John E. (degree committee member.), Tatum, Michael E. (degree committee member.)
Format:	Thesis Book
Language:	English
Published:	1985.
Subjects:	Bowhead whale. Whales > Anatomy. Major veterinary anatomy. Academic theses
Online Access:	Link to ProQuest copy Link to OAKTrust copy ProQuest, Abstract