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The branching system is alternate. The polyps are tiny and are supported by a hydrocaulus, a fairly stiff hollow tube with a perisarc (sheath) made of chitin and protein. This is dark brown or blackish, but is often colonised by algae and diatoms giving it a muddy appearance. [2] The whitish polyps are tinged with red.
The hydrocaulus is usually surrounded by a sheath of chitin and proteins called the perisarc. In some species, this extends upwards to also enclose part of the polyps, in some cases including a closeable lid through which the polyp may extend its tentacles. [2] In any given colony, the majority of polyps are specialized for feeding.
Force-feeding is the practice of feeding a human or animal against their will. The term gavage ( UK : / ˈ ɡ æ v ɑː ʒ , ɡ æ ˈ v ɑː ʒ / , [ 2 ] [ 3 ] US : / ɡ ə ˈ v ɑː ʒ / , [ 3 ] [ 4 ] French: [ɡavaʒ] ⓘ ) refers to supplying a substance by means of a small plastic feeding tube passed through the nose ( nasogastric ) or ...
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A feeding tube is a medical device used to provide nutrition to people who cannot obtain nutrition by mouth, are unable to swallow safely, or need nutritional supplementation. The state of being fed by a feeding tube is called gavage, enteral feeding or tube feeding. Placement may be temporary for the treatment of acute conditions or lifelong ...
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with bandaged foot A dog's injured leg. The health of dogs is a well studied area in veterinary medicine.. Dog health is viewed holistically; it encompasses many different aspects, including disease processes, genetics, and nutritional health, for example.