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*The peritoneum evaginates to extend into the inguinal canals.
 
*The peritoneum evaginates to extend into the inguinal canals.
 
*Fat is often stored beneath the peritoneum.
 
*Fat is often stored beneath the peritoneum.
*Many species have [[Lymphoreticular & Haematopoietic System - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphoid tissue]] aggregates and fixed phagocytes in the omentum that are not covered by mesothelial cells
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*Many species have [[Lymphatic System - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphoid tissue]] aggregates and fixed phagocytes in the omentum that are not covered by mesothelial cells
 
*The peritoneum is smooth and clear in the healthy animal.
 
*The peritoneum is smooth and clear in the healthy animal.
 
*''NB: Post mortem change and autolysis result in increased volumes of red-brown fluid in the abdomen, not associated with other pathology, no roughening of surfaces of organs or peritoneum.''
 
*''NB: Post mortem change and autolysis result in increased volumes of red-brown fluid in the abdomen, not associated with other pathology, no roughening of surfaces of organs or peritoneum.''