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preen gland
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preen gland
see uropygial gland.


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The uropygial gland is an oil-secreting gland situated at the base of the tail of what type of creature?
The chapter further describes specialized adnexal structures, such as the uropygial gland and feathers.
9,11) Anatomic locations of squamous cell carcinoma described in captive and free-ranging birds include the tongue, pharynx, gastrointestinal system, uropygial gland, and upper beak as well as the skin of the head, eyelids, neck, chest, wings, and legs.
 
 
 
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