The caruncleremains on the beak for a variable length of time, but never is present in the spring following hatching.
A distinct boss will remain on the maxillary beak after the caruncle is shed.
After the caruncle falls off, a distinct boss remains, marking its former place on the horny beak (Pl.
Activities in the first few days or weeks of life influence the length of time that the caruncle is retained; turtles that begin feeding soon after hatching probably lose the caruncle more quickly than do those that remain quiescent.
Almost everycaruncle present after 50 days could be flicked off easily with a probe or fingernail.
Few individuals retained the caruncle when they entered hibernation late in November, and none retained it upon emergence from hibernation.
The caruncle may aid hatchlings in escaping from the nest.
The role of the caruncle in opening the shell seems to vary among different species of turtles.
In one of the rails, Gallicrex cristatus a large red caruncle is developed during this same period on the head of the male.
Gallicrex cristatus, red caruncle occurring in the male during the breeding-season, ii.
A paleness and want of liveliness of the membranes, generally, may be considered as the first symptoms, to which may be added a yellowness of the caruncle at the corner of the eye.
A urethral caruncle is a bright red, tender tumour, usually on the posterior portion of the urethral orifice.
Retraction of the caruncle is best avoided by closing the conjunctival wound with a stitch, and thus pulling the caruncle forward.
The naked fleshy crest or caruncle on the upper part of the bill or hood of a cock or other bird.
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