which type of papillae is the most numerous?
Let us look at each of the four types of papillae in detail explaining their location, shape and histology in detail. Filiform papillae: These are the most numerous papillae seen on the surface of the tongue and are hair like or thread like in appearance projecting out from the dorsal surface of the tongue and are seen on the front two thirds of the tongue. Filiform papillae do not contain Taste Buds in them.