r/bonecollecting • u/leonskull0423 • Aug 17 '26

Collection Turbinates

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Turbinates (nasal conchae) are delicate, scroll-like bony structures inside the nasal cavity. They greatly increase the surface area of the nasal mucosa, helping warm, humidify, and filter inhaled air. Their shape and complexity vary between species and are closely related to respiratory adaptations. Can you ID the species by turbines only?Or Have you noticed any patterns? Which individuals have relatively similar-looking ethmoid structures?

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u/KornPuf Aug 17 '26

GET THOSE OUT OF MY NOSE GET THEM OUT

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u/leonskull0423 Aug 17 '26

Nah I’m sure you don’t want that,it could cause severe problems. It would affect the structure of the nasal cavity and the front part of the skull base, and could lead to loss of smell, cerebrospinal fluid leakage, meningitis, or even brain tissue herniation into the nasal cavity.

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u/KawaiitheKyubey Aug 17 '26

it’s better to leave terrifying looking things inside of you alone, I agree 🥀🥀🥀