uropygial gland

oil gland

A large gland at the base of a bird's tail dorsal to the cloaca at the end of the pygostyle that secretes an oil used in preening. It opens through a caudally directed nipple.

类型 Gland
拉丁名称 oil gland

常见问题

What is the uropygial gland?
A large gland at the base of a bird's tail dorsal to the cloaca at the end of the pygostyle that secretes an oil used in preening. It opens through a caudally directed nipple.
What is the Latin name for the uropygial gland?
The Latin name for the uropygial gland is oil gland.

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