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Musk Glands |
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Musk Glands
skin glands that release a highly aromatic substance—musk—in the males of some reptiles and mammals. The odor is chiefly used to attract females and to mark the territory occupied by the animal. Particularly well-developed musk glands are found in crocodiles and tuataras near the lower jaw and cloaca. Some snakes also have well-developed musk glands, which are located near the cloaca only. Among mammals, musk glands are found in the inguinal region of the musk deer, beaver, musk-ox, and others. In the desman, these glands are located on the tail. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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