On the Stomach of the Narwhal ( Monodon monoceros )
Although numerous most admirable descriptions of the stomach of various species of Delphinidae (the family of toothed Whales to which the Narwhal belongs) have from time to time appeared from the pens of most able observers (of whom a list will be found in the references appended), we have found it...
| Published in: | Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press (CUP)
1890
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0370164600006556 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0370164600006556 |
| Summary: | Although numerous most admirable descriptions of the stomach of various species of Delphinidae (the family of toothed Whales to which the Narwhal belongs) have from time to time appeared from the pens of most able observers (of whom a list will be found in the references appended), we have found it impossible to find anything more than a mere indication of the histological structure of the various portions of the walls of the peculiar digestive apparatus of these animals. As one of us had an opportunity of obtaining material in a comparatively fresh condition, we decided to make arrangements for preserving it properly, so that it might be subjected to microscopic examination on being brought to this country, With all the care that was taken some portions of the mucous membrane have suffered slightly, but in all cases the changes are so slight that we are enabled to speak positively on the points to which reference is made. |
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