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Table 3 Dimension of bony elements of the apparatus hyobranchialis

From: A comparative anatomy of the lingual apparatus of Indian doves (genus: Streptopelia and Stigmatopelia), Aves: Columbidae

Name of measurements (mean value of both side in mm)

Eurasian collared dove (UF1)

Laughing dove (UF1)

Length of Os entoglossum

7

6.5

Length of cornua of Os entoglossum

2.5

3

Length of Os basibranchiale rostrale

3

3.5

Length of Os basibranchiale caudale

6

5

Length of Os ceratobranchiale

13

13

Length of Os epibranchiale I

7

7.5

Length of Os epibranchiale II

4

5.5

Length from Os entoglossum to Os basibranchiale caudale

16

16