Ricinus caruncle promotes the dispersal of the seed by ants (myrmecochory). The name "Ricinus" is a Latin word for tick; the seed is so named because it has markings and a bump at the end that resemble certain ticks. The genus "Ricinus" also exists in zoology, and designates insects (not ticks) which are parasites of birds; this is possible because the names of animals and plants are governed by different nomenclature codes. The common name "castor oil" probably comes from its use as a replacement for castoreum, a perfume base made from the dried perineal glands of the beaver ("castor" in
UCPH School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science receives a wide range of patients from the ”rare case” to plain castrations. The Vetschool collaborates with private companies as well as government offices. Cooperation on education is formalized through the advisory boards for the different programs. Examples of formalized collaborations include Lifepharm, Videncenter for dyrevelfærd and SHARE. UCPH School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science The UCPH School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (UCPH Vetschool) is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at University of Copenhagen (UCPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark. Based at the university's Frederiksberg Campus in Frederiksberg and the Taastrup Campus in Taastrup on