Oral Cavity Diseases in Amphibians
1Research-Conservation, Yaboumba, Paris.
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Amphibians display unique anatomic and physiologic characteristics within their oral cavities that reflect their diverse feeding behaviors and ecological roles. This article reviews key aspects of amphibian oral cavity anatomy, physiology, and associated diseases, emphasizing clinical diagnostics and management approaches. Adult amphibians are predominantly carnivorous, employing varied prey-capture techniques involving specialized jaw and tongue structures, while larval forms often exhibit herbivorous or filter-feeding behaviors. Commonly encountered pathologies of the amphibian oral cavity include traumatic injuries, nutritional deficiencies, neoplasia, parasitic infestations.
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