title: Salt Glands in the Tongue of the Estuarine Crocodile Crocodylus porosus.
abstract: The apparent absence of salt glands in marine and estuarine Crocodilia has long been a puzzle. However, we have identified glands in the tongue of Crocodylus porosus which exude a concentrated secretion of sodium chloride. The glands are similar in ultrastructure to other reptilian salt glands and undoubtedly play a major role in electrolyte regulation.
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Taplin
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Grigg