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Camelid Mating - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 07:55, 4 August 2008
, 07:55, 4 August 2008→Soft Palate Ejection
=== Soft Palate Ejection ===
=== Soft Palate Ejection ===
* Exteriorisation of the soft palate, known as the dulah
* Exteriorisation of the [[Soft_Palate_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|soft palate]], known as the dulah
* The protrusion of the soft palate occurs all day long at intervals of 15 - 30 minutes and is accompanied by loud gurgling and roaring sounds.
* The protrusion of the [[Soft_Palate_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|soft palate]] occurs all day long at intervals of 15 - 30 minutes and is accompanied by loud gurgling and roaring sounds.
* The protrusions become more frequent with increased excitement such as the presence of other males and females.
* The protrusions become more frequent with increased excitement such as the presence of other males and females.
* During copulation the soft palate ejection may be replaced by grinding of the teeth and frothing at the mouth.
* During copulation the [[Soft_Palate_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|soft palate]] ejection may be replaced by grinding of the teeth and frothing at the mouth.
** This frothing is generally attributed to increased secretion of the salivary glands and the frequent exteriorisation of the soft palate.
** This frothing is generally attributed to increased secretion of the salivary glands and the frequent exteriorisation of the [[Soft_Palate_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|soft palate]].
=== Marking ===
=== Marking ===