Type & Shape of Uterus in She-Camel

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Type and shape of the uterus in she-camel is:

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Type and shape of the uterus in she-camel is:

  1. Bipartite, T-Shape
  2. Bicornuate, between T & Y shape ✓ Correct
  3. Bicornuate, Y-Shape
  4. Duplex, T-Shape
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Correct Answer: Bicornuate, between T & Y shape

The uterus of the she-camel is classified as bicornuate in type and has a shape that is between T and Y — intermediate between the T-shape of the mare and the Y-shape of ruminants.

Uterine Classifications Summary
  • Type — Bicornuate: Sow, She-camel (two horns, shared uterine body, no septum)
  • Type — Bipartite: Cow, Mare, Ewe (two horns joined with partial septum or common body)
  • Type — Duplex: Rodents (two completely separate uteri)
Shape of Uterus
  • Y-shape: Ruminants (cattle, sheep, goat)
  • T-shape: Mare
  • Between T and Y: She-camel ✔
Special Feature of She-Camel Uterus

Despite having two horns, approximately 99% of pregnancies in the she-camel are confined to the left horn.

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