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GULAR POUCH [1 record]

Record 1 2023-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Biology
  • Birds
DEF

A large or small pouch in the upper throat that helps a bird regulate body temperature and sometimes holds undigested food.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie animale
  • Oiseaux
DEF

Poche souple membraneuse que l'on observe sous la gorge de certaines espèces, notamment les pélicans chez qui elle a un rôle de régulateur thermique.

Spanish

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