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This book takes a comparative approach to the evolution of sensory cells in the auditory systems of vertebrates. The authors follow the adaptation of hearing capabilities in fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, exploring in depth the specific properties of auditory... Read Full Overview

This book takes a comparative approach to the evolution of sensory cells in the auditory systems of vertebrates. The authors follow the adaptation of hearing capabilities in fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, exploring in depth the specific properties of auditory... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview