Histology, histochemistry and fine structure of the Harderian gland, lacrimal gland and superficial gland of the third eyelid of the European bison, Bison bonasus bonasus (Artiodactyla: Bovidae)

ABSTRACT The macroscopic anatomy and the microscopic and ultrastructural features of the Harderian gland (HG), lacrimal gland (LG) and superficial gland of the third eyelid (SGTE) of the adult European bison are described. In addition, morphometric studies were conducted and were followed by statist...

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Main Authors: Joanna Klećkowska-Nawrot, Renata Nowaczyk, Karolina Gozdźiewska-Harłajczuk, Tomasz Szara, Katarzyna Olbrych
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Zoologia 2015-10-01
Series:Zoologia (Curitiba)
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-46702015000500380&lng=en&tlng=en