Evaluation of sexual dimorphism in horses on the basis of the morphology and morphometry of the larynx

• Autorzy: Charuta A. , Dzierzecka M. , Wysocki J.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The aim of this research was to evaluate the existence of sexual dimorphism in the horse larynx as far as morphology, absolute and relative dimensions, and the weight of the organ, were concerned. The material consisted of the larynxes, taken from 20 adult horses of both sexes. The larynxes were examined morphologically, weighed, and linear, angular, and surface measurements were taken. It was found that horse larynxes, were characterised by a practically unnoticed sexual dimorphism. The weight and size parameters of the larynxes were not directly connected with the weight of the whole body of the animal.

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Bulletin of the Veterinary Institute in Puławy
• Rocznik: 2009
• Tom: 53
• Numer: 3
• Opis fizyczny: p.477-486,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Charuta A.

• Vertebrates Morphology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Podlasie, 08-110 Siedlce, Poland

autor

Dzierzecka M.

• Department of Morphological Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland

autor

Wysocki J.

• Vertebrates Morphology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Podlasie, 08-110 Siedlce, Poland

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