Evolution of the vertebrate auditory system
By: Geoffrey A. Manley, Arthur N. Popper, Richard R. Fay, editors.
Contributors: Manley, Geoffrey A., 1945-; Popper, Arthur N.; Fay, Richard R.
Series: Springer handbook of auditory research ;; v. 22
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 415
Subjects: Ear -- Evolution; Ear -- Anatomy; Vertebrates -- Evolution
Description: "The function of vertebrate hearing is served by a surprising variety of sensory structures in the different groups of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. This book discusses the origin, specialization, and functional properties of sensory hair cells, beginning with environmental constraints on acoustic systems and addressing in detail the evolutionary history behind modern structure and function in the vertebrate ear."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.