Weyer Yannick Van de, Asproni Pietro, Bexton Steve, Tilston Valerie, Leeming Gail, Rocchigiani Guido
Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology Department, Leahurst Campus, University of Liverpool, Neston, UK.
Tissue Biology and Chemical Communication Department, IRSEA, Institute of Research in Semiochemistry and Applied Ethology, Quartier Salignan, France.
Anat Histol Embryol. 2025 Nov;54(6):e70067. doi: 10.1111/ahe.70067.
The nasal cavity of European hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) harbours a well-developed olfactory system, essential for food provision and communication. Additionally, it acts as a first line of defence by preventing pathogens and irritants from reaching the lungs, thereby playing an important physiological role. This study describes the histo-anatomical features of the nasal cavity in the species. Hedgehogs have simple nasoturbinates and complex branching maxilloturbinates lined by respiratory epithelium. The caudal nasal cavity contains large lateral nasal glands and abundant olfactory epithelium, especially dorsally, lining most of the septum and ethmoid sinuses. The left and right nasal cavities merge at the nasopharynx.
欧洲刺猬（ Erinaceus europaeus ）的鼻腔拥有发达的嗅觉系统，这对食物获取和交流至关重要。此外，它还作为第一道防线，防止病原体和刺激物进入肺部，从而发挥重要的生理作用。本研究描述了该物种鼻腔的组织解剖特征。刺猬具有简单的鼻甲骨和由呼吸上皮衬里的复杂分支的上颌甲骨。鼻腔后部包含大型鼻外侧腺和丰富的嗅觉上皮，尤其是在背侧，覆盖大部分鼻中隔和筛窦。左右鼻腔在鼻咽处汇合。
