Neuroanatomy and inner ear labyrinths of the narwhal, Monodon monoceros, and beluga, Delphinapterus leucas (Cetacea: Monodontidae)
RA Racicot, SAF Darroch, N Kohno - Journal of anatomy, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Narwhals (Monodon monoceros) and belugas (Delphinapterus leucas) are the only extant
members of the Monodontidae, and are charismatic Arctic‐endemic cetaceans that are at …
members of the Monodontidae, and are charismatic Arctic‐endemic cetaceans that are at …
Bony labyrinths of the blackfish (Delphinidae: Globicephalinae)
RA Racicot, VE Preucil - Marine Mammal Science, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Bony labyrinth morphology varies across marine mammals and contains key information
regarding hearing sensitivity and ecology. The hearing ranges of globicephaline …
regarding hearing sensitivity and ecology. The hearing ranges of globicephaline …
Comparative anatomy of the bony labyrinth of extant and extinct porpoises (Cetacea: Phocoenidae)
RA Racicot, W Gearty, N Kohno… - Biological Journal of the …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
The inner ear anatomy of cetaceans, now more readily accessible by means of
nondestructive high-resolution X-ray computed tomographic (CT) scanning, provides a …
nondestructive high-resolution X-ray computed tomographic (CT) scanning, provides a …
The bony labyrinth of toothed whales reflects both phylogeny and habitat preferences
The inner ear of toothed whales (odontocetes) is known to have evolved particular shapes
related to their abilities to echolocate and move under water. While the origin of these …
related to their abilities to echolocate and move under water. While the origin of these …
Evidence for convergent evolution of ultrasonic hearing in toothed whales (Cetacea: Odontoceti)
RA Racicot, RW Boessenecker… - Biology …, 2019 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Toothed whales (Cetacea: Odontoceti) are the most diverse group of modern cetaceans,
originating during the Eocene/Oligocene transition approximately 38 Ma. All extant …
originating during the Eocene/Oligocene transition approximately 38 Ma. All extant …
Inner ear sensory system changes as extinct crocodylomorphs transitioned from land to water
Major evolutionary transitions, in which animals develop new body plans and adapt to
dramatically new habitats and lifestyles, have punctuated the history of life. The origin of …
dramatically new habitats and lifestyles, have punctuated the history of life. The origin of …
Remarks on the inner ear of elasmobranchs and its interpretation from skeletal labyrinth morphology
JG Maisey - Journal of Morphology, 2001 - Wiley Online Library
The structure and function of the craniate inner ear is reviewed, with 33 apomorphic
characters of the membranous labyrinth and associated structures identified in craniates …
characters of the membranous labyrinth and associated structures identified in craniates …
The shape of water: adaptations of cochlea morphology in seals and otters
Abstract Seals (Pinnipedia) and otters (Lutrinae) are two major taxa of the mammalian order
Carnivora that independently adapted to a semi-aquatic lifestyle. Their sensory capabilities …
Carnivora that independently adapted to a semi-aquatic lifestyle. Their sensory capabilities …
Anatomy of nasal complex in the southern right whale, Eubalaena australis (Cetacea, Mysticeti)
MR Buono, MS Fernández, RE Fordyce… - Journal of …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
The nasal region of the skull has undergone dramatic changes during the course of
cetacean evolution. In particular, mysticetes (baleen whales) conserve the nasal mammalian …
cetacean evolution. In particular, mysticetes (baleen whales) conserve the nasal mammalian …
Evolution of whale sensory ecology: frontiers in nondestructive anatomical investigations
R Racicot - The Anatomical Record, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Studies surrounding the evolution of sensory system anatomy in cetaceans over the last~
100 years have shed light on aspects of the early evolution of hearing sensitivities, the small …
100 years have shed light on aspects of the early evolution of hearing sensitivities, the small …