Table 2 Shows the average dimensions of the different papillary subtypes of the fungiform and circumvallate papillae on the dorsal surface of the arab Zebu cattle Tongue
Gustatory papillae | (um) | |
|---|---|---|
Oval fungiform papillae (On the dorsal surface of the lingual tip and the lateral portion of the apex and rostral part of the body) | Major axis Minor axis | 0.876 ± 0.32 0.513 ± 0.41 |
Round fungiform papillae (On the dorsal surface of the torus linguae) | Diameter | 1.765 ± 0.75 |
Round Circumvallate papillae (On the lateral surface of torus linguae) | Diameter | 2.533 ± 0.57 |
Ovoid Circumvallate papillae (On the lateral surface of torus linguae) | Major axis | 1.765 ± 0.08 |
Minor axis | 0.754 ± 0.23 | |