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==Avian Larynx==

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*The [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology|larynx]] is on the floor of the [[~~Oral Cavity -~~ Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|oropharynx]] supported by '''Cricoid''' and paired '''Arytenoid''' Cartilages which are different in structure to those in mammals.

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*The [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology|larynx]] is on the floor of the [[Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|oropharynx]] supported by '''Cricoid''' and paired '''Arytenoid''' Cartilages which are different in structure to those in mammals.

*There is no [[Epiglottis|Epiglottis.]]

*There are no vocal folds - birds vocalise using a [[Syrinx - Anatomy & Physiology|syrinx]].

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