Dewlap

A dewlap is a flap of skin that hangs beneath the neck of many animals. It can also be used to mean other things such as a double chin on a person or the vocal

Dewlap
A lizard with a dewlap

A dewlap is a flap of skin that hangs beneath the neck of many animals. It can also be used to mean other things such as a double chin on a person or the vocal sac of a frog. The term dewlap can also be used to mean a caruncle, defined as "a small, fleshy excrescence that is a normal part of an animal's anatomy".[1] At times the appearance of a dewlap indicates a stage in an animal's development. For example, the appearance of a dewlap on a female rabbit indicates she is of breeding age.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Lexic.us. "Definition of caruncle". Retrieved April 20, 2013.
  2. ↑ Jen Davis. "What Is The Purpose of A Dewlap On A Rabbit?". WHALEROCK DIGITAL MEDIA, LLC. Archived from the original on 4 February 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2016.

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