Reproduction
Object numberRCSHC/1473
Scientific nameLeptoptilos dubius
CollectionHunterian
CategoryWet preparations
Object nameTongue, Hyoid Bone, Larynx, Organs of Taste, Mounted wet bone and tissue
DescriptionThe tongue, hyoid and larynx of a crane.
The tongue is relatively small and is tipped with a horny sheath. The tracheal rings can be seen to be alternately broad and narrow. This is common to wading birds in order to prevent lateral dislocation of the neck.
Production date 1760 - 1793
Preparator
Owner/user
presented
Physical Location
Location
Not on public display: contact museum for access conditions
Physical Information
Physical descriptionWet preparation of tissue and bone mounted in an oval glass jar with a glass lid.
Materialglass (material)
Ciconia argala
Dimensions
whole height: 179 mm
whole width: 109 mm
whole depth: 62 mm
whole weight: 1010 g
whole width: 109 mm
whole depth: 62 mm
whole weight: 1010 g
Bibliography
SourceDobson 1970-71
Transcript1473: The tongue, os hyoides and larynx of a Crane (Ciconia argala). The tongue is lancet-shaped, and tipped with a horny sheath. It is relatively extremely small. The tracheal rings shown in this preparation are entire as in all Birds, but are alternately broad and narrow on either side. This peculiarity is common to Wading Birds and firmly locks the rings together, thus diminishing the risk of lateral dislocation.
