Preferred Label : violet gland;
Uberon definition : The violet gland or supracaudal gland is an important gland located on the upper surface
of the tail of certain mammals, including European badgers and canids such as foxes,
wolves the domestic dog, as well as the domestic cat. It is used for intra species
signalling, scent marking, and contributes to the strong odor of foxes in particular.;
Uberon related term : supracaudal gland;
Origin ID : 0013234;
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The violet gland or supracaudal gland is an important gland located on the upper surface
of the tail of certain mammals, including European badgers and canids such as foxes,
wolves the domestic dog, as well as the domestic cat. It is used for intra species
signalling, scent marking, and contributes to the strong odor of foxes in particular.
