Hearing — the Brain and Auditory Communication in Marsupials
This monograph evolved from years of research into the auditory pathway and hearing of many species of marsupials. Its function is to give biologists, in par ticular neurobiologists, a broad description and review of what is known of the auditory sensory capacities and processing mechanisms in this...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
1998, 1998
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1998 |
| Series: | Zoophysiology
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 9.2 Relationship Between Hearing Range and Vocal Behavior
- 9.3 The Marsupial Auditory Pathway
- References
- 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Why Study Marsupials?
- 1.2 Evolutionary Considerations
- 1.3 Taxonomic Considerations
- 1.4 Ecological Considerations
- 1.5 The Approach of this Volume
- 2 The Design of the Mammalian Auditory System: A Brief Overview
- 2.1 Structure and Function of the Organ of Corti
- 2.2 Cochlear Potentials
- 2.3 Anatomy of Auditory Nerve and Brainstem
- 2.4 Anatomy of Thalamocortical Auditory System
- 3 Hearing of Marsupials
- 3.1 Behavioral Measurements
- 3.2 Electrophysiological Measures
- 3.3 Future Research Directions
- 4 What Do Marsupials Listen To?
- 4.1 Vocalizations and Speech
- 4.2 Vocal Behavior of Adult Marsupials
- 4.3 Hearing Sensitivity and Vocal Spectra of Adults
- 4.4 Adult and Neonatal Hearing and Vocal Relationships
- 4.5 Hearing Sensitivity and the Sounds of Prey and Predators
- 4.6 Future Research Directions
- 5 Auditory Periphery of Marsupials
- 5.1 The Outer Ear
- 5.2 Middle Ear Structures
- 5.3 Cochlea
- 5.4 Future Research Directions
- 6 Auditory Structures of the Brainstem
- 6.1The Marsupial Brain
- 6.2 Auditory Nuclei of the Medulla
- 6.3 The Auditory Midbrain
- 6.4 Physiological Studies of the Auditory Midbrain
- 6.5 Future Research Directions
- 7 Thalamocortical Auditory System
- 7.1 Medial Geniculate Body
- 7.2 Evolution of the Neocortex
- 7.3 Auditory Cortical Fields in Marsupials
- 7.4 Auditory 0Cortical Connections of Marsupials
- 7.5 Effects of Lesions of Cortical Areas on Behavior
- 7.6 Future Research Directions
- 8 Development of the Auditory System
- 8.1 Why Marsupials Are Important to the Developmental Biologist
- 8.2 Embryogenesis of the Auditory System and Growth of Young Marsupials
- 8.3 Physiological Measures of the Onset of Hearing in Marsupials
- 8.4 Development of the Auditory Periphery
- 8.4.1 Mechanical Structures
- 8.5 Anatomical Changes in the Brain
- 8.6 Future Research Directions
- 9 Conclusions
- 9.1 Hearing Sensitivity