Comparative anatomy of the middle ear in some lizard species with comments on the evolutionary changes within Squamata
The skeleton of the middle ear of lizards is composed of three anatomical elements: columella, extracolumella, and tympanic membrane, with some exceptions that show modifications of this anatomy. The main function of the middle ear is transforming sound waves into vibrations and transmitting these t...
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PeerJ Inc.
2021-07-01
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/11722.pdf |