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Pre-copulatory Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 14:16, 10 July 2008
, 14:16, 10 July 2008→Flehmen Response
* Vomeronasal organ is an '''accessory olfactory''' organ.
* Vomeronasal organ is an '''accessory olfactory''' organ.
* Connected to two small openings in the anterior roof of the mouth just behind the upper lip.
* Connected to two small openings in the anterior roof of the mouth just behind the upper [[Lips_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|lip]].
* Fluid-borne,less volatile chemicals enter the vomeronasal organ through the [[Alimentary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Oral_Cavity|oral cavity]] by means of nasopalatine (incisive) ducts.
* Fluid-borne,less volatile chemicals enter the vomeronasal organ through the [[Alimentary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Oral_Cavity|oral cavity]] by means of nasopalatine (incisive) ducts.
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