Duck and Sligator Tracheas (IMAGE)

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Duck and Sligator Tracheas

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Three-dimensional models of interior tracheal cartilage structure in alligators (left) and ducks (right). Syringeal muscles shown in red and yellow. Vocal folds in pink. Specimens were scanned at The University of Texas High-Resolution CT Facility.

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Evan Kingsley, Chad Eliason, et al

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