PECULIARITIES OF THE MASTICATORY APPARATUS OF GUINEA PIGS (Cavia porcellus)

Guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) are rodents that feed on grassy plants, buds and sprouts, with cheek teeth having specialised abrasive surfaces for plant grinding. In analysing the prehension and trituration ways of guinea pigs, many differences concerning mandible conformation, the positioning of che...

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Main Authors: Constantin SPATARU, Mihaela-Claudia SPATARU
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Iasi University of Life Sciences 2023-07-01
Series:Journal of Applied Life Sciences and Environment
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Online Access:https://jurnalalse.com/wp-content/uploads/ALSE1-2023-10.pdf