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Dog anatomy. Dog anatomy comprises the anatomical study of the visible parts of the body of a domestic dog. Details of structures vary tremendously from breed to breed, more than in any other animal species, wild or domesticated, [1] as dogs are highly variable in height and weight.
The dark blue, teal, and gold tapetum lucidum from the eye of a cow Retina of a mongrel dog with strong tapetal reflex. The tapetum lucidum (Latin for 'bright tapestry, coverlet'; / t ə ˈ p iː t əm ˈ l uː s ɪ d əm / tə-PEE-təm LOO-sih-dəm; pl.: tapeta lucida) [1] is a layer of tissue in the eye of many vertebrates and some other animals.
In mammalian oral anatomy, the canine teeth, also called cuspids, dogteeth, eye teeth, vampire teeth, or fangs, are the relatively long, pointed teeth. In the context of the upper jaw, they are also known as fangs. They can appear more flattened, however, causing them to resemble incisors and leading them to be called incisiform.
Dog communication is how dogs convey information to other dogs, understand messages from humans, and translate the information that dogs are transmitting. [121] Communication behaviors of dogs include eye gaze, facial expression, [ 122 ] [ 123 ] vocalization, body posture (including movements of bodies and limbs), and gustatory communication ...
The post ‘Puppy-Dog Eyes’ Didn’t Evolve Just for Humans, Study Shows appeared first on DogTime. Pet parents would agree that it is hard to resist puppy-dog eyes. A recent study proved that ...
The nictitating membrane (from Latin nictare, to blink) is a transparent or translucent third eyelid present in some animals that can be drawn across the eye from the medial canthus to protect and moisten it while maintaining vision. All Anura [1] (tailless amphibians), and some reptiles, birds, and sharks have full nictitating membranes; in ...
v. t. e. Standard anatomical terms of location are used to unambiguously describe the anatomy of animals, including humans. The terms, typically derived from Latin or Greek roots, describe something in its standard anatomical position. This position provides a definition of what is at the front ("anterior"), behind ("posterior") and so on.
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