caruncle

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Few individuals retained the caruncle when they entered hibernation late in November, and none retained it upon emergence from hibernation.

From Natural History of the Ornate Box Turtle, Terrapene ornata ornata Agassiz by Legler, John M.

Seed of Ricinus or Castor oil plant, with caruncle.

From The Elements of Botany For Beginners and For Schools by Gray, Asa

A distinct boss will remain on the maxillary beak after the caruncle is shed.

From Natural History of the Ornate Box Turtle, Terrapene ornata ornata Agassiz by Legler, John M.

A paleness and want of liveliness of the membranes, generally, may be considered as the first symptoms, to which may be added a yellowness of the caruncle at the corner of the eye.

From Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. by Jennings, Robert

In one of the rails, Gallicrex cristatus, a large red caruncle is developed during this period on the head of the male.

From The Descent of Man by Darwin, Charles