Reproduction
Object numberRCSHC/3519
Scientific nameArtiodactyla
CollectionHunterian
CategoryWet preparations
Object namechorion, placenta, Products of generation - Mammals, Mounted wet tissue
DescriptionA portion of the chorion from an unidentified species of ruminant.
A single foetal cotyledon is present, the arteries of which have been injected with red and the veins with blue.
Ruminants have cotyledonary placentas. Instead of having a single large area of contact between maternal and foetal vascular systems, these animals have numerous smaller placentas called cotyledons.
Production date Estimated 1760 - Estimated 1793
Preparator
Owner/user
presented
Related objectsRCSHC/3518
Physical Location
LocationNot on public display: contact museum for access conditions
Physical Information
Physical descriptionWet preparation of tissue mounted in a circular glass jar with a glass lid.
Materialglass (material)
Dimensions
whole height: 173 mm
whole diameter: 73 mm
whole weight: 932 g
whole diameter: 73 mm
whole weight: 932 g
Bibliography
SourceDobson 1970-71
Transcript3519: A section of the chorion of the same Ruminant, exhibiting a single foetal cotyledon, of which the arteries have been partially filled with red injection and the veins with injection of a blue colour.
