Surface architecture of the mouth cavity of Pagellus affinis (Boulenger, 1888)
Other Title(s)
التركيب السطحي للتجويف الفمي في سمكة الحميرا (boulenger, 1888) pagellus affinis
Joint Authors
Baum, Kamal Ahmad
Abd, Manal Hajj
Source
Hadhramout University Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences
Issue
Vol. 15, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.199-,
Publisher
Hadhramout University Deanship of Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research
Publication Date
2018-12-31
Country of Publication
Yemen
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Abstract EN
The topological characteristics of the mouth cavity of the carnivorous fish Pagellus affinis was studied by using light microscope.
The results revealed that all the teeth of P.
affinis are pointed and canine-like, papilliform teeth present on the premaxillae and the anterior regions of the dentaries are associated with seizing, grasping and holding of prey.
The morphology and distribution of different taste buds of P.
affinis were predominantly localized at the anterior and tongue regions of the mouth cavity.
Two types of taste buds are elevated from the epithelium at different levels, which may be useful for ensuring full utilization of the gustatory ability of the fish, detection and analyzing of taste substances, as well as for assessing the quality and palatability of food, during its retention in the mouth cavity.
Observations of the surface architecture of the mouth cavity of P.
affinis are discussed within the context of feeding and habitat preferences as well as ecomorphological adaptation of the species-
American Psychological Association (APA)
Baum, Kamal Ahmad& Abd, Manal Hajj. 2018. Surface architecture of the mouth cavity of Pagellus affinis (Boulenger, 1888). Hadhramout University Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences،Vol. 15, no. 2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1007218
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Baum, Kamal Ahmad& Abd, Manal Hajj. Surface architecture of the mouth cavity of Pagellus affinis (Boulenger, 1888). Hadhramout University Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences Vol. 15, no. 2 (Dec. 2018).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1007218
American Medical Association (AMA)
Baum, Kamal Ahmad& Abd, Manal Hajj. Surface architecture of the mouth cavity of Pagellus affinis (Boulenger, 1888). Hadhramout University Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences. 2018. Vol. 15, no. 2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1007218
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
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Record ID
BIM-1007218