Oral biology and conditions of amphibians

This article reviews the anatomy of the skull and oral cavity in the three amphibian orders. Feeding behavior and feeding physiology are also described. A review is given of reported oral pathology. The pathology is divided into infectious causes (bacterial and parasitic) and noninfectious causes (t...

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Published in:	The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice Vol. 6; no. 3; p. 467
Main Author:	Goodman, Gidona
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-09-2003
Subjects:	Amphibians - anatomy & histology Animals Feeding Behavior Mouth - anatomy & histology Mouth Diseases - pathology Mouth Diseases - veterinary
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Summary:	This article reviews the anatomy of the skull and oral cavity in the three amphibian orders. Feeding behavior and feeding physiology are also described. A review is given of reported oral pathology. The pathology is divided into infectious causes (bacterial and parasitic) and noninfectious causes (trauma, neoplasia, and nutritional).
ISSN:	1094-9194
DOI:	10.1016/S1094-9194(03)00031-8