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upper oral valve

Term ID
ZFA:0000451
Synonyms
  • breathing valve
  • buccal valve
  • maxillary valve
  • upper internal lip
  • upper semilunar valve
Definition
Portion of tissue, located on the upper jaw that defines the caudal extent of the labial cavity. The oral valves control the flow of water into the mouth during routine respiration. (1)
Appears at
Unknown
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • TAO:0000451
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