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In avian species, the [[Lips - Anatomy & Physiology|lips]] and [[Cheeks - Anatomy & Physiology|cheeks]] are replaced by the [[Skin - Anatomy & Physiology#Cutaneous Appendages|beak]]. | In avian species, the [[Lips - Anatomy & Physiology|lips]] and [[Cheeks - Anatomy & Physiology|cheeks]] are replaced by the [[Skin - Anatomy & Physiology#Cutaneous Appendages|beak]]. | ||
Revision as of 12:07, 29 July 2008
Introduction
In avian species, the lips and cheeks are replaced by the beak.
The beak is an area of dense, horny skin overlying the incisive bones of the mandible.
No modern birds possess teeth, however rudimentary enamel organs have been discovered in the embryos of some birds.