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Tongue papillae in goat: a scanning electron-microscopic study
1Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Histology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, India.
Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia
|February 11, 1999
Summary
Scanning electron microscopy revealed detailed structures of Jamunapari goat tongue papillae. Key findings include projections on filiform papillae and microvilli on fungiform papillae, offering insights into goat lingual morphology.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Anatomy
- Scanning Electron Microscopy
- Goat Lingual Morphology
Background:
- Understanding the lingual morphology of Jamunapari goats is crucial for veterinary science.
- Previous studies may not have detailed the specific ultrastructural features of their tongue papillae.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and describe the surface morphology of various tongue papillae in Jamunapari goats.
- To utilize scanning electron microscopy for high-resolution imaging of lingual structures.
Main Methods:
- Tongue samples were collected from 6-9-month-old Jamunapari goats.
- Scanning electron microscopy was employed to examine the papillae.
- Detailed morphological characteristics of filiform, fungiform, vallate, conical, and lenticular papillae were documented.
Main Results:
- Filiform papillae exhibited 3-6 pointed projections and secondary papillae.
- Fungiform papillae were convex and studded with microvilli; vallate papillae featured a papillary groove and annular pad with taste pores.
- All papillae displayed microplicae, including microridges and micropits.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a comprehensive ultrastructural description of Jamunapari goat tongue papillae.
- The observed morphological features, such as microvilli and microplicae, are significant for understanding lingual function in goats.