Gross and Histomorphology of the Ovary of an Asian Elephant Calf (Elephas maximus)


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Authors

  • Gajen Baishya
  • Chandan Kr. Gautam
  • Henguli Pathak
  • Anil Deka

Keywords:

Elephant, Gross, Histology, Ovary

Abstract

Anatomical study was conducted on the ovary of an Asian elephant calf. The ovary of the elephant calf was solid and ovoid. Histologically, the ovary of the elephant calf revealed distinct cortical and medullary areas. The tunica albuginea was thick measuring 74.32 µ and was formed of dense, irregular connective tissue with predominance of collagen fibres.

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Author Biographies

  • Gajen Baishya
    Prof. & Head;Department of Anatomy and Histology, College of Veterinary Science
    Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati-781 022

  • Chandan Kr. Gautam
    Ph.D. Scholar; Department of Anatomy and Histology, College of Veterinary Science
    Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati-781 022

  • Henguli Pathak
    Ph.D. Scholar;  Department of Anatomy and Histology, College of Veterinary Science
    Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati-781 022

  • Anil Deka
    M.V.Sc. Scholar Department of Anatomy and Histology, College of Veterinary Science
    Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati-781 022

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Issue

Vol. 25 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Short Communications

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How to Cite

Baishya, G., Gautam, C. K., Pathak, H., & Deka, A. (2013). Gross and Histomorphology of the Ovary of an Asian Elephant Calf (Elephas maximus). Indian Journal of Veterinary Anatomy, 25(1). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJVA/article/view/30761