1. Primate skeletal collections are not very common
Primate skeletal collections are not very common. The most important in terms of species representation and number of specimens are located in Switzerland (Anthropology Department, Universität Zurich-Irchel, Zurich), Germany (Zoologisches Museum A. Humboldt, Berlín), Netherlands (Rijksmuseum van Natuulijke Historie, Leiden), England (Natural History Museum, London) and USA (National Museum of Natural History, Washington; American Museum of Natural History, New York). In Spain, the largest and most diverse collection of primate skeletons is curated at the Anatomical Museum, Faculty of Medicine, University of Valladolid. This Museum dates back to 1861, but the preparation of animal skeletons begun in Specimens come from zoological parks, rescue centers, transfer of animals confiscated in customs and exchange with other research institutions. Currently, the section of primates is composed of 801 specimens covering 132 species, from $Microcebus£ to $Gorilla£. Sex and provenience is known for all specimens, who are classified into four age groups: fetuses, juveniles, immatures and adults. Before skeletization, specimens that arrive in a good state of preservation are frozen in order to carry out dissection of the muscular system, and musculo-skeletal atlas of $Gorilla£, $Pongo£, $Pan£ and $Hylobates£ have already been published. Species diversity and sample sizes offer potential research in diverse areas of primatology, and since most are specimens from captivity, a high frequency of degenerative conditions is observed, which makes the collection a valuable resource for pathology and gerontology. With a policy of free access to the collection to applicant researchers, the number of visiting scholars has increased considerably in recent years.
Primate skeletal collections are not very common. The most important in terms of species representation and number of specimens are located in Switzerland (Anthropology Department, Universität Zurich-Irchel, Zurich), Germany (Zoologisches Museum A. Humboldt, Berlín), Netherlands (Rijksmuseum van Natuulijke Historie, Leiden), England (Natural History Museum, London) and USA (National Museum of Natural History, Washington; American Museum of Natural History, New York). In Spain, the largest and most diverse collection of primate skeletons is curated at the Anatomical Museum, Faculty of Medicine, University of Valladolid. This Museum dates back to 1861, but the preparation of animal skeletons begun in Specimens come from zoological parks, rescue centers, transfer of animals confiscated in customs and exchange with other research institutions. Currently, the section of primates is composed of 801 specimens covering 132 species, from $Microcebus£ to $Gorilla£. Sex and provenience is known for all specimens, who are classified into four age groups: fetuses, juveniles, immatures and adults. Before skeletization, specimens that arrive in a good state of preservation are frozen in order to carry out dissection of the muscular system, and musculo-skeletal atlas of $Gorilla£, $Pongo£, $Pan£ and $Hylobates£ have already been published. Species diversity and sample sizes offer potential research in diverse areas of primatology, and since most are specimens from captivity, a high frequency of degenerative conditions is observed, which makes the collection a valuable resource for pathology and gerontology. With a policy of free access to the collection to applicant researchers, the number of visiting scholars has increased considerably in recent years.
Primate skeletal collections are not very common. The most important in terms of species representation and number of specimens are located in Switzerland (Anthropology Department, Universität Zurich-Irchel, Zurich), Germany (Zoologisches Museum A. Humboldt, Berlín), Netherlands (Rijksmuseum van Natuulijke Historie, Leiden), England (Natural History Museum, London) and USA (National Museum of Natural History, Washington; American Museum of Natural History, New York). In Spain, the largest and most diverse collection of primate skeletons is curated at the Anatomical Museum, Faculty of Medicine, University of Valladolid. This Museum dates back to 1861, but the preparation of animal skeletons begun in Specimens come from zoological parks, rescue centers, transfer of animals confiscated in customs and exchange with other research institutions. Currently, the section of primates is composed of 801 specimens covering 132 species, from $Microcebus£ to $Gorilla£. Sex and provenience is known for all specimens, who are classified into four age groups: fetuses, juveniles, immatures and adults. Before skeletization, specimens that arrive in a good state of preservation are frozen in order to carry out dissection of the muscular system, and musculo-skeletal atlas of $Gorilla£, $Pongo£, $Pan£ and $Hylobates£ have already been published. Species diversity and sample sizes offer potential research in diverse areas of primatology, and since most are specimens from captivity, a high frequency of degenerative conditions is observed, which makes the collection a valuable resource for pathology and gerontology. With a policy of free access to the collection to applicant researchers, the number of visiting scholars has increased considerably in recent years.
Primate skeletal collections are not very common. The most important in terms of species representation and number of specimens are located in Switzerland (Anthropology Department, Universität Zurich-Irchel, Zurich), Germany (Zoologisches Museum A. Humboldt, Berlín), Netherlands (Rijksmuseum van Natuulijke Historie, Leiden), England (Natural History Museum, London) and USA (National Museum of Natural History, Washington; American Museum of Natural History, New York). In Spain, the largest and most diverse collection of primate skeletons is curated at the Anatomical Museum, Faculty of Medicine, University of Valladolid. This Museum dates back to 1861, but the preparation of animal skeletons begun in Specimens come from zoological parks, rescue centers, transfer of animals confiscated in customs and exchange with other research institutions. Currently, the section of primates is composed of 801 specimens covering 132 species, from $Microcebus£ to $Gorilla£. Sex and provenience is known for all specimens, who are classified into four age groups: fetuses, juveniles, immatures and adults. Before skeletization, specimens that arrive in a good state of preservation are frozen in order to carry out dissection of the muscular system, and musculo-skeletal atlas of $Gorilla£, $Pongo£, $Pan£ and $Hylobates£ have already been published. Species diversity and sample sizes offer potential research in diverse areas of primatology, and since most are specimens from captivity, a high frequency of degenerative conditions is observed, which makes the collection a valuable resource for pathology and gerontology. With a policy of free access to the collection to applicant researchers, the number of visiting scholars has increased considerably in recent years.
Chimpanzees are the primates with the greatest resemblance to humans in feeding habits, since the herbivore part of its diet is complemented with proteins of animal origin from meat, insects, eggs and honey. There are five types of lingual papillae, two mechanical (filiform and conical), and three gustatory (fungiform, foliate, vallate). The latter are the objective of the present study, since the variety of foods that constitute the diet of chimpanzees suggests that taste is very well developed.
The tongues of five adult chimpanzees ($Pan troglodytes£) that died in zoological parks from natural causes, 3 males and 2 females, were studied through SEM. Fungiform papillae are distributed among filiform ones throughout the surface of the tongue, and in its surface gustatory pores appear. Foliate papillae are located in the edges of the posterior third of the tongue and adopt the form of 4 to 6 parallel folds among which gustatory pores are observed. vallate papillae are located in the posterior third of the back of the tongue, their number and distribution is very variable, and they adopt “Y” or “V” shapes, generally asymmetric and of different sizes, in many cases with a double nucleus. Gustatory pores are located in the external wall of the median sulcus that separates the central nucleus from the periferic pad. In the base of the three types of papillae, secretory pores and microridges were observed. Overall, the three types of papillae studied are very similar in morphology and distribution to those described in other primate species, including humans.
Chimpanzees are the primates with the greatest resemblance to humans in feeding habits, since the herbivore part of its diet is complemented with proteins of animal origin from meat, insects, eggs and honey. There are five types of lingual papillae, two mechanical (filiform and conical), and three gustatory (fungiform, foliate, vallate). The latter are the objective of the present study, since the variety of foods that constitute the diet of chimpanzees suggests that taste is very well developed.
The tongues of five adult chimpanzees ($Pan troglodytes£) that died in zoological parks from natural causes, 3 males and 2 females, were studied through SEM. Fungiform papillae are distributed among filiform ones throughout the surface of the tongue, and in its surface gustatory pores appear. Foliate papillae are located in the edges of the posterior third of the tongue and adopt the form of 4 to 6 parallel folds among which gustatory pores are observed. vallate papillae are located in the posterior third of the back of the tongue, their number and distribution is very variable, and they adopt “Y” or “V” shapes, generally asymmetric and of different sizes, in many cases with a double nucleus. Gustatory pores are located in the external wall of the median sulcus that separates the central nucleus from the periferic pad. In the base of the three types of papillae, secretory pores and microridges were observed. Overall, the three types of papillae studied are very similar in morphology and distribution to those described in other primate species, including humans.
Primate skeletal collections are not very common. The most important in terms of species representation and number of specimens are located in Switzerland (Anthropology Department, Universität Zurich-Irchel, Zurich), Germany (Zoologisches Museum A. Humboldt, Berlín), Netherlands (Rijksmuseum van Natuulijke Historie, Leiden), England (Natural History Museum, London) and USA (National Museum of Natural History, Washington; American Museum of Natural History, New York). In Spain, the largest and most diverse collection of primate skeletons is curated at the Anatomical Museum, Faculty of Medicine, University of Valladolid. This Museum dates back to 1861, but the preparation of animal skeletons begun in Specimens come from zoological parks, rescue centers, transfer of animals confiscated in customs and exchange with other research institutions. Currently, the section of primates is composed of 801 specimens covering 132 species, from $Microcebus£ to $Gorilla£. Sex and provenience is known for all specimens, who are classified into four age groups: fetuses, juveniles, immatures and adults. Before skeletization, specimens that arrive in a good state of preservation are frozen in order to carry out dissection of the muscular system, and musculo-skeletal atlas of $Gorilla£, $Pongo£, $Pan£ and $Hylobates£ have already been published. Species diversity and sample sizes offer potential research in diverse areas of primatology, and since most are specimens from captivity, a high frequency of degenerative conditions is observed, which makes the collection a valuable resource for pathology and gerontology. With a policy of free access to the collection to applicant researchers, the number of visiting scholars has increased considerably in recent years.
Primate skeletal collections are not very common. The most important in terms of species representation and number of specimens are located in Switzerland (Anthropology Department, Universität Zurich-Irchel, Zurich), Germany (Zoologisches Museum A. Humboldt, Berlín), Netherlands (Rijksmuseum van Natuulijke Historie, Leiden), England (Natural History Museum, London) and USA (National Museum of Natural History, Washington; American Museum of Natural History, New York). In Spain, the largest and most diverse collection of primate skeletons is curated at the Anatomical Museum, Faculty of Medicine, University of Valladolid. This Museum dates back to 1861, but the preparation of animal skeletons begun in Specimens come from zoological parks, rescue centers, transfer of animals confiscated in customs and exchange with other research institutions. Currently, the section of primates is composed of 801 specimens covering 132 species, from $Microcebus£ to $Gorilla£. Sex and provenience is known for all specimens, who are classified into four age groups: fetuses, juveniles, immatures and adults. Before skeletization, specimens that arrive in a good state of preservation are frozen in order to carry out dissection of the muscular system, and musculo-skeletal atlas of $Gorilla£, $Pongo£, $Pan£ and $Hylobates£ have already been published. Species diversity and sample sizes offer potential research in diverse areas of primatology, and since most are specimens from captivity, a high frequency of degenerative conditions is observed, which makes the collection a valuable resource for pathology and gerontology. With a policy of free access to the collection to applicant researchers, the number of visiting scholars has increased considerably in recent years.
Primate skeletal collections are not very common. The most important in terms of species representation and number of specimens are located in Switzerland (Anthropology Department, Universität Zurich-Irchel, Zurich), Germany (Zoologisches Museum A. Humboldt, Berlín), Netherlands (Rijksmuseum van Natuulijke Historie, Leiden), England (Natural History Museum, London) and USA (National Museum of Natural History, Washington; American Museum of Natural History, New York). In Spain, the largest and most diverse collection of primate skeletons is curated at the Anatomical Museum, Faculty of Medicine, University of Valladolid. This Museum dates back to 1861, but the preparation of animal skeletons begun in Specimens come from zoological parks, rescue centers, transfer of animals confiscated in customs and exchange with other research institutions. Currently, the section of primates is composed of 801 specimens covering 132 species, from $Microcebus£ to $Gorilla£. Sex and provenience is known for all specimens, who are classified into four age groups: fetuses, juveniles, immatures and adults. Before skeletization, specimens that arrive in a good state of preservation are frozen in order to carry out dissection of the muscular system, and musculo-skeletal atlas of $Gorilla£, $Pongo£, $Pan£ and $Hylobates£ have already been published. Species diversity and sample sizes offer potential research in diverse areas of primatology, and since most are specimens from captivity, a high frequency of degenerative conditions is observed, which makes the collection a valuable resource for pathology and gerontology. With a policy of free access to the collection to applicant researchers, the number of visiting scholars has increased considerably in recent years.
Primate skeletal collections are not very common. The most important in terms of species representation and number of specimens are located in Switzerland (Anthropology Department, Universität Zurich-Irchel, Zurich), Germany (Zoologisches Museum A. Humboldt, Berlín), Netherlands (Rijksmuseum van Natuulijke Historie, Leiden), England (Natural History Museum, London) and USA (National Museum of Natural History, Washington; American Museum of Natural History, New York). In Spain, the largest and most diverse collection of primate skeletons is curated at the Anatomical Museum, Faculty of Medicine, University of Valladolid. This Museum dates back to 1861, but the preparation of animal skeletons begun in Specimens come from zoological parks, rescue centers, transfer of animals confiscated in customs and exchange with other research institutions. Currently, the section of primates is composed of 801 specimens covering 132 species, from $Microcebus£ to $Gorilla£. Sex and provenience is known for all specimens, who are classified into four age groups: fetuses, juveniles, immatures and adults. Before skeletization, specimens that arrive in a good state of preservation are frozen in order to carry out dissection of the muscular system, and musculo-skeletal atlas of $Gorilla£, $Pongo£, $Pan£ and $Hylobates£ have already been published. Species diversity and sample sizes offer potential research in diverse areas of primatology, and since most are specimens from captivity, a high frequency of degenerative conditions is observed, which makes the collection a valuable resource for pathology and gerontology. With a policy of free access to the collection to applicant researchers, the number of visiting scholars has increased considerably in recent years.
Primate skeletal collections are not very common. The most important in terms of species representation and number of specimens are located in Switzerland (Anthropology Department, Universität Zurich-Irchel, Zurich), Germany (Zoologisches Museum A. Humboldt, Berlín), Netherlands (Rijksmuseum van Natuulijke Historie, Leiden), England (Natural History Museum, London) and USA (National Museum of Natural History, Washington; American Museum of Natural History, New York). In Spain, the largest and most diverse collection of primate skeletons is curated at the Anatomical Museum, Faculty of Medicine, University of Valladolid. This Museum dates back to 1861, but the preparation of animal skeletons begun in Specimens come from zoological parks, rescue centers, transfer of animals confiscated in customs and exchange with other research institutions. Currently, the section of primates is composed of 801 specimens covering 132 species, from $Microcebus£ to $Gorilla£. Sex and provenience is known for all specimens, who are classified into four age groups: fetuses, juveniles, immatures and adults. Before skeletization, specimens that arrive in a good state of preservation are frozen in order to carry out dissection of the muscular system, and musculo-skeletal atlas of $Gorilla£, $Pongo£, $Pan£ and $Hylobates£ have already been published. Species diversity and sample sizes offer potential research in diverse areas of primatology, and since most are specimens from captivity, a high frequency of degenerative conditions is observed, which makes the collection a valuable resource for pathology and gerontology. With a policy of free access to the collection to applicant researchers, the number of visiting scholars has increased considerably in recent years.
Primate skeletal collections are not very common. The most important in terms of species representation and number of specimens are located in Switzerland (Anthropology Department, Universität Zurich-Irchel, Zurich), Germany (Zoologisches Museum A. Humboldt, Berlín), Netherlands (Rijksmuseum van Natuulijke Historie, Leiden), England (Natural History Museum, London) and USA (National Museum of Natural History, Washington; American Museum of Natural History, New York). In Spain, the largest and most diverse collection of primate skeletons is curated at the Anatomical Museum, Faculty of Medicine, University of Valladolid. This Museum dates back to 1861, but the preparation of animal skeletons begun in Specimens come from zoological parks, rescue centers, transfer of animals confiscated in customs and exchange with other research institutions. Currently, the section of primates is composed of 801 specimens covering 132 species, from $Microcebus£ to $Gorilla£. Sex and provenience is known for all specimens, who are classified into four age groups: fetuses, juveniles, immatures and adults. Before skeletization, specimens that arrive in a good state of preservation are frozen in order to carry out dissection of the muscular system, and musculo-skeletal atlas of $Gorilla£, $Pongo£, $Pan£ and $Hylobates£ have already been published. Species diversity and sample sizes offer potential research in diverse areas of primatology, and since most are specimens from captivity, a high frequency of degenerative conditions is observed, which makes the collection a valuable resource for pathology and gerontology. With a policy of free access to the collection to applicant researchers, the number of visiting scholars has increased considerably in recent years.
Primate skeletal collections are not very common. The most important in terms of species representation and number of specimens are located in Switzerland (Anthropology Department, Universität Zurich-Irchel, Zurich), Germany (Zoologisches Museum A. Humboldt, Berlín), Netherlands (Rijksmuseum van Natuulijke Historie, Leiden), England (Natural History Museum, London) and USA (National Museum of Natural History, Washington; American Museum of Natural History, New York). In Spain, the largest and most diverse collection of primate skeletons is curated at the Anatomical Museum, Faculty of Medicine, University of Valladolid. This Museum dates back to 1861, but the preparation of animal skeletons begun in Specimens come from zoological parks, rescue centers, transfer of animals confiscated in customs and exchange with other research institutions. Currently, the section of primates is composed of 801 specimens covering 132 species, from $Microcebus£ to $Gorilla£. Sex and provenience is known for all specimens, who are classified into four age groups: fetuses, juveniles, immatures and adults. Before skeletization, specimens that arrive in a good state of preservation are frozen in order to carry out dissection of the muscular system, and musculo-skeletal atlas of $Gorilla£, $Pongo£, $Pan£ and $Hylobates£ have already been published. Species diversity and sample sizes offer potential research in diverse areas of primatology, and since most are specimens from captivity, a high frequency of degenerative conditions is observed, which makes the collection a valuable resource for pathology and gerontology. With a policy of free access to the collection to applicant researchers, the number of visiting scholars has increased considerably in recent years.
STUDY OF THE MORPHOLOGY OF GUSTATORY LINGUAL PAPILLAE IN Pan troglodytes BY SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY (SEM)
* Barbosa, M., * De Paz, F.J., ●Potau, J.M., +Cabo, R., +Vega, J.A. *San José, I.J., *Pastor, J.F.
* Universidad de Valladolid ●Universidad de Barcelona + Universidad de Oviedo (Spain)
Filiform papillae Conical papillae Gustative pore
Chimpanzees are the primates with the greatest resemblance to humans in feeding habits, since the herbivore part of its diet is complemented with proteins of animal origin from meat, insects, eggs and honey. There are five types of lingual papillae, two mechanical (filiform and conical), and three gustatory (fungiform, foliate, vallate). The latter are the objective of the present study, since the variety of foods that constitute the diet of chimpanzees suggests that taste is very well developed.
The tongues of five adult chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) that died in zoological parks from natural causes, 3 males and 2 females, were studied through SEM. Fungiform papillae are distributed among filiform ones throughout the surface of the tongue, and in its surface gustatory pores appear. Foliate papillae are located in the edges of the posterior third of the tongue and adopt the form of 4 to 6 parallel folds among which gustatory pores are observed. vallate papillae are located in the posterior third of the back of the tongue, their number and distribution is very variable, and they adopt “Y” or “V” shapes, generally asymmetric and of different sizes, in many cases with a double nucleus. Gustatory pores are located in the external wall of the median sulcus that separates the central nucleus from the periferic pad. In the base of the three types of mechanical papillae, secretory pores and microridges were observed. Overall, the three types of papillae studied are very similar in morphology and distribution to those described in other primate species, including humans.
Microridges an celular unions
Microridges in high definition
Fungiform papillae Vallate papillae Folliate papillae
V Congress of the European Association of Primatologist. September 10-13, Antwerpen (Begium)