Rostrum (from Latin rostrum, meaning beak) is a term used in anatomy for several kinds of hard, beak-like structures projecting out from the head or mouth of an animal. Despite some visual similarity, many of these are phylogenetically unrelated structures in widely varying species.

The rostrum (beak) of a grey heron
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Invertebrates

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Vertebrates

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Diagram of a wolf skull with key features labelled

In mammals, the rostrum is that part of the cranium located in front of the zygomatic arches, where it holds the teeth, palate, and nasal cavity.[6] Additionally, the corpus callosum of the human brain has a nerve tract known as the rostrum.

The beak or snout of a vertebrate may also be referred to as the rostrum.

See also

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  • Beak – Part of a bird
  • Nostril – Pair of orifices of the nose
  • Snout – Extended part of an animal's mouth

References

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  5. ^ Burt Carter. "Cephalopods". Invertebrate Paleobiology. Archived from the original on 2012-04-02. Retrieved 2011-09-22.
  6. ^ Elbroch, Mark "Animal Skulls: A Guide to North American Species", Stackpole Books 2006, p9
  7. ^ William F. Perrin; Bernd Würsig; J.G.M. Thewissen (26 February 2009). Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals. Academic Press. ISBN 978-0-08-091993-5. Archived from the original on 2 September 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
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