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===Conical===

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*Not in horses

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Conical papillae are not found in horses. They are present in the caudal 1/3 of the tongue. They point caudally and have no taste buds. There is a thick epithelium.

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*Caudal 1/3 of tongue

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*Point caudally

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[[Image:Foliate_Papillae_Cat.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Foliate Papillae (Cat) - Copyright RVC 2008]]

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*No taste buds

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*Thick epithelium

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~~[[Image:Foliate_Papillae_Cat.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Foliate Papillae (Cat) - Copyright RVC 2008]]~~

===Foliate===

*8 to 12 papillae in parallel folds, one either side of tongue midline

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