Injury. Booklice feed on molds and will overrun cereals and similar materials that support mold growth. Their presence, therefore, is a nuisance and can render some foods unfit. The starchy paste of wallpaper and books also can support mold growth or may be attacked directly by booklice.
Hip dysplasia is caused by a subluxation in the hip joint. This creates abnormal wear and erosion of the joint and as a result arthritis and pain develop. The disease process is fairly straightforward; the controversy starts when we try to determine what predisposes animals to contracting the disease.
Fibrous dysplasia is non-hereditary. Caused by a mutation in a somatic cell. Extent of lesions depends on the timing of. the mutation. If the mutation occurs earlier, the disease. will be more widespread throughout the. body.