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A re‐examination of the cloacal sacs and gland of the blind snake, Leptotyphlops dulcis (Reptilia: Leptotyphlopidae)

1971; Wiley; Volume: 133; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/jmor.1051330303

1097-4687

James C. Kroll, Harley W. Reno,

Species Distribution and Climate Change

Abstract The cloacal sacs of Leptotyphlops dulcis are nonglandular, posterior evaginations of the cloaca. The median cloacal gland is tubuloalveolar. Similar unpaired cloacal glands as well as paired sacs are noted in certain colubrid snakes. Terminology applied to these cloacal derivatives is discussed, and a standardization of names is provided.