caruncle

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For a few examples: The little fold of caruncle at the inner margin of the eye in man, represents the nictitating membrane of birds.

From Was Man Created? by Mott, Henry A. (Henry Augustus)

The seeds cannot be carried so well unless this ridge, caruncle, be present.

From Seed Dispersal by Beal, W. J. (William James)

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.

Many of both sexes were furnished with a large, round, fleshy caruncle on the bill at the base of the forehead--this is said to be present during the breeding season only.

From Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded By the Late Captain Owen Stanley, R.N., F.R.S. Etc. During the Years 1846-1850. Including Discoveries and Surveys in New Guinea, the Louisiade Archipelago, Etc. to Which Is Added the Account of Mr. E.B. Kennedy's Expedition for the Exploration of the Cape York Peninsula. By John Macgillivray, F.R.G.S. Naturalist to the Expedition. — Volume 1 by MacGillivray, John

Almost every caruncle present after 50 days could be flicked off easily with a probe or fingernail.

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