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thin trapezoidal bone of the skull forming the posterior and inferior parts of the nasal septum
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| vomeronasal organ |
The vomeronasal organ (VNO) or Jacobson's organ (sometimes misspelled "Jacobsen's") is an auxiliary olfactory sense organ in some vertebrates, all of which are tetrapods. It is located in the vomer bone, between the nose and the mouth. The sensory neurons within the vomeronasal organ detect distinct chemical compounds, usually large molecules. Snakes use it to smell prey, sticking their tongue out and touching it to the opening to the organ. ...
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| vomeronasal organ |
Sensory organ also called 'Jacobson's organ,' which detects pheromones.
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| vomer |
A median paired or unpaired bone lying in the floor of the nasal cavity (above the hard palate in mammals).
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| vomer |
1.) The narrow bone forming the lower and posterior half of the nasal septum (Morris 1992). 2.) A usually median unpaired bone on the roof of the mouth, often bearing teeth; also called prevomer.
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